For sale is a vintage Neumann M49 tube microphone, serial number 1390, complete with its original NN48a power supply, original cabling, suspension mount and period box.
The microphone has a K49 capsule and the famous AC701 tube. It has recently been professionally serviced by Drefahl Audio in Germany. The power supply and pattern control have been checked and serviced, and the microphone is operating correctly. Documentation from the service is included.
Configuration:
Neumann M49 (M49b modified to M49c specification)
Serial number 1390
K49 capsule
Original NN48a power supply
Original microphone cable
Suspension mount
Period box
Drefahl Audio service documentation
This is an early and particularly desirable M49-family microphone with the K49 capsule. The microphone has been carefully preserved and remains a complete and coherent vintage system.
An interesting piece of recording history: the microphone was used during a recording session with Philippe Zdar in Switzerland with the band Sens Unik and Mc Solaar
The microphone can be auditioned by appointment.
Additional photographs, service documentation available upon request.
Located in Lausanne