Datasheet
Sensitivity
S/N Ratio
Max SPL
24 mV/Pa
124 dB
77 dB
U 67 SET
U
Prof. Recording Studio
THE TUBE MICROPHONE THAT DEFINED THE SOUND OF THE S.
THE ORIGINAL IS BACK!
Classic tube circuit, transformer balanced
Balanced sound in three polar patterns
Meticulously reproduced to original speci cations
Vintage case, handmade in Germany
THE ORIGINAL OFTEN IMITATED, NEVER DUPLICATED
Introduced in 1960, the U 67 was the quintessential studio workhorse throughout the
formative years of modern music. Today, more than ever, its inimitably smooth sound
continues to be in high demand. Now, for the rst time in decades, Neumann’s legendary
tube microphone is back in production, built to the original speci cations.
RETURN OF A LEGEND
Introduced as the successor to the eminent Neumann U 47, a lesser microphone would have
failed. But the U 67 was quickly adopted as the new studio standard, o ering many advan-
tages over its predecessor. With three selectable polar patterns and advanced tube circuitry,
including low cut and pad switches, the Neumann U 67 was well-equipped for virtually any
recording task. It still is: To this day, many top level engineers would choose the U 67 as their
»desert island« microphone for its extraordinary versatility and unmatched sound quality.
NEUMANN ENGINEERING AT ITS BEST
The U 67 was the rst 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 rst microphone
to address modern recording techniques such as close miking. Its switchable low cut lter
compensates for the proximity e ect occurring at short recording distances. Using its
preattenuation, 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«).
As timeless as its sound and technical design is its outer appearance. The U 67’s cone-shaped
body and the tapered headgrille have since become iconic for the Neumann brand; the same
elegant design would grace its solid state successor, the U 87, for the next 50+ years.
APPLICATIONS
The U 67 is a universal studio microphone suitable for all applications. Its smooth top-end
with a subtle tube shimmer makes the U 67 an outstanding vocal microphone. Due to its
essentially linear response in three polar patterns – omni, cardioid, and gure-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.
HISTORY REPEATING
Sonically, the current reissue is identical to the U 67 made from 1960–1971. 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 lament current of newer premium grade tubes. The
new power supply NU 67 V is fully compatible with older U 67 microphones.
Film/Foley/Voice Over
Studio Tube Microphone
THE ORIGINAL IS BACK.
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