U 67 SET

Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Overview
The nickel Neumann U 67 Set is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone designed as a faithful reissue of the legendary vintage U 67 for vocalists, musicians, and recording engineers in home, project, and commercial studios. It features the venerable K 67 capsule, a BV 12 output transformer, and EF86 tubes that are prudently chosen for ideal sonic characteristics.Its three selectable polar patters, omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, provide versatility for both close and distant miking configurations. A -10 dB pad raises the maximum SPL from 114 dB to 124 dB, allowing you to record loud sound sources without distortion. The 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response can be tailored to counteract proximity effect via the switchable low-cut filter.The U67 Set ships with a matching shockmount, proprietary XLR 7-pin cable, and redesigned power supply in a sturdy aluminum case.

Features

True to the Original

Sonically, this reissue is identical to the U 67 made from 1960 to 1971; It uses the same capsule and electronic design. Key parts, such as the BV 12 output transformer, are meticulously reproduced according to original documentation. EF86 tubes are carefully selected for optimal characteristics and lowest noise in a dedicated measurement facility. The power supply was redesigned to meet today's strict safety requirements and to accommodate the slightly higher filament current of newer premium grade tubes. The new power supply NU 67 V is fully compatible with older U 67 microphones.

Quality Engineering

The U 67 was the first microphone equipped with the famous K 67 capsule, which has since become associated with the Neumann sound, and continues to be used in its successor, the U 87 A. No less important is the U 67's masterful tube circuit featuring a clever pre-emphasis/de-emphasis scheme to minimize tube hiss. The U 67 was also the first microphone to address modern recording techniques such as close miking. Its switchable low-cut filter compensates for the proximity effect occurring at short recording distances. Using its -10 dB pad, the U 67 can handle high sound pressure levels of up to 124 dB without distortion (and much more if you don't mind a bit of "tube grit").

Ready for the Studio

The U67 Set includes a matching shockmount, power supply, and proprietary 7-pin XLR cable. The mic and its accessories fit snugly in the supplied aluminum carry case.

Specifications          

Analog Performance

Sound Field      Mono

Operating Principle        Pressure Gradient

Transducer        Condenser

Tube     Yes

Polar Pattern     Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional

Pattern Selection           Switched

Frequency Range          20 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio     Omnidirectional: 62 dB CCIR

Omnidirectional: 73 dB A-Weighted

Cardioid: 66 dB CCIR

Cardioid: 77 dB A-Weighted

Figure 8: 63 dB CCIR

Figure 8: 74 dB A-Weighted

Equivalent Noise Level  Omnidirectional: 32 dB CCIR

Omnidirectional: 21 dB A-Weighted

Cardioid: 28 dB CCIR

Cardioid: 17 dB A-Weighted

Figure 8: 31 dB CCIR

Figure 8: 20 dB A-Weighted

Maximum SPL   114 dB SPL

Pad      -10 dB

Impedance        200 Ohms

Load Impedance           1 kOhms

Sensitivity Omnidirectional: 15 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kOhms

Cardioid: 24 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kOhms

Figure 8: 16 mV/Pa at 1 kHz into 1 kOhms

General

Output Connectors        1 x 7-Pin XLR

1 x 3-Pin XLR

Length  7.87" / 200 mm

Diameter           2.20" / 56 mm

Weight  1.23 lb / 560 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight                                                16.8 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)                                  21.8 x 14.8 x 7.6"

What’s In The Box

- Neumann U 67 Set Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

- Neumann Z48 - Older Style Microphone Clamp for U67, U87 and U87AI

- Neumann NU 67 V Power Supply for U67 Microphone

- Neumann UC 5 Microphone Connection Cable for U 67 Microphone (Black, 32.8')

- Aluminum Case