What is different about the U 47 and U 67?

What is different about the U 47 and U 67?

The Neumann U67 is another legendary tube microphone, but one that bears significant differences from the Neumann U47. First released in 1960 and intended to replace the U47 after tube shortages prevented its continued production, it also uses a transformer-balanced output and a center-terminated capsule like the U47.

What is U67 for?

Due to its essentially linear response in three polar patterns – omni, cardioid, and figure-8 – the U 67 is also a very versatile microphone for all kinds of instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, drums, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and upright bass.

Why are tube mics better?

Tube mics are usually the first choice when you want to smooth out the sound of their instrument. In most instances, a tube mic will roll off some of the top-end of a source, which results in a warm tone which is pleasing to the human ear.

Is a u47 good for vocals?

It’s also an excellent vocal mic, as it’s great for cutting out bleed on a live scratch vocal and imparts its own smoky flavor to the human voice. Considering its use on the kick drum, it’s not surprising that engineers love it for bass and guitar cabs too, where it’s handling of high SPLs really shines.

What is the difference between the Neumann U60 and U67?

The original U 67 shipped with its dedicated power supply, p/n NU 67. The Neumann U 67 is also known as: U 60, U67. The mic was released in 1960. Frequency Response – Omnidirectional Click Graph to Compare!

Is the Neumann U47 FET MIC still in production?

Nearly 30 years after production of the original U47 FET ceased, Neumann have revived this iconic large-diaphragm capacitor mic. The Neumann company have always been known for pouring their considerable resources into advancing microphone technology.

Why does the U47 sound different from the original U47?

Although the FET model incorporated exactly the same K47/49 capsule (see box) as the original U47, the revised body and grille metalwork, and especially the radically reinvented internal electronics, all contributed to a different, rather less 3D and organic sound character.

What is the difference between the U47 Fet and the Collectors Edition?

To the casual eye, the Collectors Edition and original (post-1980) U47 FET microphone are absolutely identical — as they should be given that Neumann have ‘recommenced production’ rather than created a ‘new’ version!