A Legend Returns.

Yes, all the rumors are true: Neumann reissues the M 49, one of those iconic microphones that changed the landscape of recording in the 1950 and 1960s and set the reference sound for blues, jazz, pop, and classical music. When you hear masterpieces from legends like Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, or Barbra Streisand, or today’s top talents like Adele, you hear an M 49 at work. Sound engineers and artists alike keep vintage versions of the M 49 like treasures for a reason. And whoever is lucky enough to still have a historic version could easily sell it for a five-figure sum.

For years and years Neumann's most experienced microphone experts trialed and tested until they came up with a product that even the most respected producers and sound engineers considered to be acoustically identical to the historic version, even in direct AB comparison.

The M 49 V production involves a meticulous assembly process by hand, while the availability of key parts like the triode tube is limited. For this reason, the Neumann team can build a very limited number of pieces per month - only three crafters are even allowed to take on the task!

Availability on these microphones will be very limited, so talk to one of our Sales Professionals today regarding lead times. Demand will exceed production, so please expect waiting periods of weeks to months.