The USM 69 i Variable Pattern Stereo Microphone is a dual capsule stereo microphone with two K67 multi-pattern capsules and independent amplifier stages operating independently from each other. The capsules are stacked and rotated at a 270 degree angle for M/S and X/Y style stereo capturing.

Each capsule features individually switchable omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid polar patterns for the ultimate in flexible audio capturing. The USM 69 i features independent output stages allowing the capsules to function as individual mono microphones for audio backup capturing applications. The USM 69 i is a powerful stereo microphone for crucial studio recording of vocals and instruments.

Dual Capsule Stereo Design    Dual Amplifier Stages    Variable Stereo Patterns    Customize Each Capsule Pattern    Also Operates in Mono    High-Quality Sound    Low Noise Floor    For Crucial Studio Vocals    Nickel Finish

The USM 69 i features two independent capsules and amplifier stages. The capsules are stacked in a 270 degree angle for close proximity X/Y and M/S style capturing of vocals and instruments.

Independent amplifier stages allows for independent mono operation for audio backup capturing.

Each capsule features switchable omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid polar patterns.

The USM 69 i delivers Neumann's pristine audio quality and low noise floor, and is an ideal choice for ultra-critical studio vocal/instrument recording.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what are the case dimensions?

A: The microphone: 8.04 x 2.8 (201 x 70mm) LxD The case dimensions are not published but they are smaller than: (LxWxH) 16.0 x 14.0 x 6.5 Neumann has not provided the carrying case dimensions.

Q: 2. Is having a matched pair important for doing a two person YouTube video podcast via two overhead KM 185 boomed mics?

A: Matched pair microphones becomes a critical choice for critical vocal and musical recording. Not an issue for your application at all.

Q: 3. Does it come with any kind of protective case?

A: No, a case is not included with the MK 41 capsule.

Q: 4. what means Mini Pressure Condenser Microphone ? could be used for drum Overheads miking?

A: Certainly. The KM 184 is suitable for X,Y style stereo capturing, percussion, wind instruments, piano, leslie speaker, and guitar amplifiers. The KM 184 can handle sound pressure levels up to 138 dB, allowing fairly close miking of instruments (including drums). Cardioid microphones, which make up the majority of models, are a 50:50 mixture of pressure and pressure gradient transducers. Pressure condenser microphones:This type is provided with a high-tuned diaphragm. The diaphragm mass(together with the vibrating air mass) is made small, the restoring forcelarge. Blind holes in the backplate, and sometimes an additional air pocketdiminish the stiffness of the air cushion sufficiently to bring the diaphragmresonance into the region of the microphones upper cut-off frequency. Inthe rising portion of the resonance curve (below the resonant frequency),the diaphragm velocity then increases with frequency and ensures the requiredconstant diaphragm excursion

Q: 5. What is difference between this mike and the plain old U87? Which is better for voice over work (no instruments; no music; no singing)?

A: The U87 AI is the currently available version of the U87. According to Neumann The major difference occur in the electronics and effectively improve the sensitivity and signal to noise ratio. Tonally are very similar as the capsule has not changed.

Q: 6. Have users enjoyed good results when recording live string and orchestral performances? Would you recommend a different model for strings? Perhaps even a different brand?

A: It would depend on the size of the string section and the stereo technique you are using. For a small string section recorded in an XY or ORTF technique the KM 184 is perfect. But if you are talking about a full string section 30 to 60 people then no not the right mic. The capsule is to small and the stereo techniques are not broad enough. I would suggest the Microtech Gefell M 930 Large-Diaphragm . The stereo technique I would suggest the MS or Blumlein. With these mic's and either of those techniques the stereo imaging would be spectacular.

Q: 7. can it be shipped to india?

A: Unfortunately as an Authorized US Shure Dealer we are prohibited by the Manufacturer from shipping their products to addresses outside of the United States.

Q: 8. can you mount an ak45 capsule on this mount? or does it need another power capsule behind it?

A: The KM 145 is a modular microphone system. Consisting of the AK 45 capsule mounted a top the KM 100 phantom power supply output stage. So it does not need another power supply. The KM 100 is always the output stage for the currently available 7 different capsules. Available are omni diffuse-field equalized, omni free-field equalized, cardioid, wide-angle cardioid, cardioid with bass roll-off, hypercardioid, and figure-8. In addition there are accessories available for different applications. Such as swivel mounts, table stands, goose-necks, stereo mounts, etc.

Q: 9. Wat type of audio jack

A: This microphone requires a standard XLR to XLR Microphone Cable: For example: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/867273-REG/kopul_m5020_quad_pro_cable_xlr_m.html

Q: 10. What type of microphone is recommended for Neumann KU 100?

A: The KU 100 dummy head ships complete with a microphone built into each ear for binaural recording. The unit ships with a 5 pin to dual 3 pin XLR output cable and can be powered via its included AC adapter, AA batteries or phantom power.