Note: Neumann service does not re-skin capsules. Circuit board layout and labeling was done logically and intelligently. but replaced vintage NU67u (1963) power supply with Reissue NU67V (2018) power supply. So, to me, the mic lacked sensual excitement, with an overall character best described as pedestrian, and only the faintest hint that this was the tube mic from the distinguished House of Neumann meant to revive the aura of one of the Big Five. * it’s worth pointing out that the response and dynamic behavior of a cable is not static or fixed, but audibly changes, depending on the mic (specifically its output transformer) it is connected to: a 4-conductor Belden 3344-style cable was supplied during the U47‘s final years by Neumann’s U.S. importer, but there, it was the wrong choice, sounding too hard and edgy, compared to the earlier “rubber hose” version. Please note that the limited production run of 1992 was adjusted for a slightly brighter response. Many vintage microphones do not conform to their original specifications anymore, either because of defects or because of third party modifications. The U 67 output transformer can be wired to 50 ohms or 200 ohms output impedance. Like all Neumann microphones, the U 67 is made in Germany, which, of course, is more expensive than outsourcing the production to lower wage countries. Wiring sizes are substantial and perfectly routed, with the exception of the anemic audio wiring between mic and XLR connectors. To simply review build features, response curves, and component quality of the Reissue, in order to determine how faithful it is to the original, would be pointless. For the American market, Neumann supplied the vintage U67 with a Belden 3344 cable with traditional cross-braided shield and conductors with low strand-count. Power Supply. New Sensor Corp. acquired the rights to an illustrious brand name. Furthermore, the NU 67 V accommodates today’s much stricter worldwide safety regulations. Many owners of home recording studios also dream of having “a real Neumann” of their own. throughout the formative years of modern music. As with current K870, some, but not many, capsules installed in Reissues will be perfectly frequency balanced, with good low end, and little congestion or sibilance. Today, more than ever, Neumann U 67 – Return of the Legend We are very proud to announce the re-issue of the Neumann U 67 tube microphone, one of the most famous and desired microphones in recording history. Studies have shown that a level difference of 0.2 dB was enough for participants to choose the slightly louder file as “better sounding” – even though the test files were otherwise identical. Many products introduced in the history of the company have become milestones of professional audio technology. And I am impressed that the folks in Berlin try hard to continue Neumann’s heritage under a corporate ownership which would have sent any other legacy mic manufacturer into oblivion or irrelevance. (for California residents only): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. This box also fits U 77, M 269, M 367, U 397, U 497 microphones. Lacking affordable high quality EF86 alternatives, there really was no other choice for a company like Neumann with a goal to revive a high-end tube mic and sell it in numbers, than to choose the best of the current Russian crop. * replace the stock cable with a Belden 3344 for its unique sex appeal and high frequency clarity Microphones with highest sound quality Neumann gives the customer the certainty of acquiring a product with unsurpassed sound quality, reliability and lasting value, an investment that usually survives several generations of audio engineers. In a high-end condenser mic, the effect of components that determine the quality of sound is cumulative; even a preponderance of well-selected components cannot overcome or neutralize the presence of even one badly chosen part: capsule, tube, transformer, passive components, circuit traces, wiring, mic cable, power supply... each will affect parameters like noise, frequency response, dynamic behavior, timbre, resolution and emotional attraction. If it was re-skinned by non-Neumann personnel, it is not likely to sound like a genuine K 67 anymore. ---------------- Unlike the original U67, the new Reissue does not touch that pleasure center, at least not out of the box. Because the mic amp (tube aside) had zero influence on the sound, by deduction, the transformer choice in the Reissue could not be detrimental to the sound of the mic, but must be of the same high quality and characteristic timbre as the original BV12. 1965): rich bass, authoritative lower mids, but with a slight, dark, not strident, sibilance; lacking in upper register clarity. Your quality and the character of your microphones – there is nothing comparable on the market. Capsule. Since the 1970s, the capsule heads have an additional Pin7, providing a second ground connection to the capsule head. In the Reissue, the capsule sits 6mm higher in the basket than in the original. This involves complex measurements and a “burn-in” process. Back to the all-original vintage U67/NU67u set-up, but tested three different cable types against the Reissue version. Reissue: Complete Circuitry I already had an idea where the Reissue’s shortcomings might lie. Lifting the lid from the Reissue NU67V, its high build quality is apparent: no more Chinese step-down transformers, as used in M147/149 supplies. Another crucial part is the capsule. Reissue: K870/67 Capsule 1. Outside of Neumann made U67s, there are many brands making modern versions of the classic microphone. The most crucial part, the K 67 large diaphragm condenser capsule has always remained in production, as it was later used in the U 87 Ai. Here are the substitutions, in the order taken, from the most subtle to the most noticeable effect, and the options Reissue owners have if they want to make that mic as compelling sounding as a well-maintained vintage U67: Judging from the choice used in the Reissue - a short-plate Russian EF86, re-branded by New Sensor as Tung-Sol EF806SC* this tube behaved flawlessly under stress: I ran it in the mic for three weeks straight, and it held up and stayed as quiet as the best NOS European EF86 versions. better or worse components in a microphone system when you have more significant sonic bottlenecks to contend with. Capacitor and resistor values and positioning also seem identical with the 1960s version.
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