German manufacturer of premium studio condenser microphones

Neumann

The benchmark large-diaphragm condenser microphone used on countless hit records. Three polar patterns, a gentle presence rise, and exceptionally low self-noise.

Captures the Neumann signature sound at a more accessible price. Cardioid-only with a transformerless output and ultra-low noise floor.

Compact large-diaphragm condenser with a slight presence boost, ideal for vocals and close-miked instruments in smaller studios.

Reference small-diaphragm cardioid condenser known for transparent, natural reproduction. A top choice for acoustic guitar, piano, and overheads.

Tube condenser reissue of the revered U67. Three polar patterns and a warm, silky character that defined countless classic recordings.

Vintage/discontinued large-diaphragm tube condenser with continuously variable remote polar pattern. It is one of Neumann’s classic vocal and orchestral microphones, known for a silky, full tube sound.

Large-diaphragm multipattern tube condenser with nine polar patterns and a seven-position low-cut filter. It is a high-end studio vocal and instrument microphone with classic K47/49 capsule character.

Vintage/discontinued large-diaphragm tube condenser with switchable cardioid and omnidirectional patterns. It is a legendary vocal and instrument microphone known for vivid presence, strong low end, and classic studio tone.

Large-diaphragm cardioid FET condenser using the K47 capsule and designed for high SPL sources. It is a studio classic for kick drum, bass cabinets, brass, guitar amps, and vocals.

Vintage/discontinued small-diaphragm cardioid FET condenser known for flat, natural response and low off-axis coloration. It is a studio standard for acoustic guitar, piano, strings, percussion, overheads, and choirs.

Large-diaphragm multipattern transformerless condenser with omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure-8 patterns. It is a transparent universal studio microphone for vocals, broadcast, orchestral, room, and spot-mic duties.

Large-diaphragm multipattern condenser with five selectable polar patterns and a smooth, even off-axis response. It is used for vocals, broadcast, voice-over, instruments, and orchestral recording where a compact universal studio mic is useful.

Large-diaphragm cardioid tube condenser with K47/49 capsule and transformerless output. It is commonly used for vocals, voice-over, and solo instruments where classic Neumann tube character is desired.

Vintage/discontinued large-diaphragm multipattern tube condenser closely related to the U 67 but using an AC701k tube. It is valued for vocals and instruments with a rich, smooth vintage character.

Vintage/discontinued small-diaphragm cardioid tube condenser using AC701-family electronics. It remains sought after for natural, warm recording of acoustic instruments, strings, woodwinds, and percussion.

Vintage/discontinued small-diaphragm multipattern tube condenser with selectable omni, cardioid, and figure-8 patterns. It is a compact classic for orchestral, broadcast, vocal, and acoustic instrument recording.

Neumann KM 185 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann M 50 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

The Neumann U 47 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone. It is one of the most famous studio microphones and was Neumann's first microphone after the Second World War. The original series, manufactured by Georg Neumann GmbH between 1949 and 1965, employed a tube design; early U 47s used the M 7 capsule, then replaced by the K 47 from 1958.

Neumann U 47 FET — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann KM 84 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann M49 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann M 149 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann TLM 170 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann U89 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann M 147 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann M 269C — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann KM 54 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann KM 56 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann U 48 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Neumann TLM 127 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Vintage/discontinued large-diaphragm multipattern tube condenser from the Neumann/Gefell lineage, using an M7 capsule and EC92 tube. It is valued for warm vocals, acoustic instruments, ambience, and vintage studio color.

Vintage/discontinued stereo tube condenser derived from the KM 56 concept, with two small-diaphragm capsules and independently selectable polar patterns. It is used for X/Y, M/S, Blumlein, and high-fidelity ensemble recording.

Vintage/discontinued stereo tube condenser with two large-diaphragm capsules, one rotatable, and independently variable polar patterns. It is a classic microphone for orchestral, choir, ambient, X/Y, Blumlein, and M/S stereo techniques.

Unspecified Neumann condenser microphone survey entry; no exact model could be assigned, so model-specific URL, year, price, and size remain unknown.

Vintage/discontinued FET 80-series small-diaphragm cardioid condenser related to the KM 84, with a built-in low-frequency roll-off for close speech and vocal miking. It is useful where proximity effect needs control.

Vintage/discontinued dual-capsule small-diaphragm condenser with switchable omni, cardioid, and figure-8 patterns. It is valued as a flexible natural-sounding studio microphone for instruments and ensemble work.

Vintage/discontinued stereo FET condenser with two large-diaphragm capsules and independently variable polar patterns. It is used for orchestral, choir, ambient, X/Y, Blumlein, and mid-side stereo recording.

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: Neumann KH 420 (2x)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: Neumann KH 870 (2x)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: KH 310 (7x for Dolby Atmos)

No official Neumann TLM 68 model could be verified; this appears to be a survey shorthand or modified/vintage U67-style entry rather than a standard Neumann product.

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: Neumann KH 120 A (nearfield)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: Neumann KH 750 DSP Subwoofer

Vintage/discontinued modular tube condenser microphone amplifier from Neumann/Gefell, commonly called the baby bottle, used with interchangeable M7, M8, M9, or M55K capsules. It is valued for warm classic tube tone on vocals, acoustic instruments, and orchestral recording.

Handheld cardioid condenser vocal microphone for stage use, designed to deliver studio-style clarity with high feedback resistance and built-in pop protection. The BK version is the black finish.

Second-generation compact two-way DSP studio monitor with built-in correction and ultra-low distortion.

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