Microtech Gefell M 960
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Microtech Gefell
M 960
Product Info
Article Number:
149851
Brand:
Microtech Gefell
Model:
M 960
Category:
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The M 960 is a beautifully transparent microphone, especially suited for capturing the natural ambience of concert halls or choral performances. Its omni pattern and refined electronics deliver a remarkably clean and detailed sound, making it a top choice for broadcast and professional studio environments where accurate, natural sound reproduction is paramount.
Product Description
- Microtech Gefell M 960
- Large Diaphgram Studio Microphone
- Compact studio microphone for broadcast and studio applications in diffuse sound fields
- Emphasis on high frequencies in the range from 4
- 000 Hz to 12
- 000 Hz
- Applications include recordings outside the diffuse-field distance during choir or orchestra performances
- e.g. in concert halls
- churches and theatres.
- Combines modern PE large diaphragm capsule technology with the latest semiconductor circuit technology for low-noise
- high-level signals.
- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional for diffuse-field
- Acoustic operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Frequency range: 20 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
- Nominal impedance: 100 Ohm
- Equivalent noise level: 9 dB A-weighted
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB A-weighted
- Maximum sound pressure level: 145 dB at 0.5% THD
- Maximum output level: 18 dBu at RL = 10 kOhm
- Dyamic range: 135 dB
- Power supply: 48V phantom power
- Current consumption: 3.6 mA
- Connector: XLR3M
- Length: 90 mm
- Diameter 45 mm
- Weight: 220 g
- Colour: Dark Bronze
- Includes shock mount MH 93.1 and wooden case
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response thanks to PE capsule tech
- • Remarkably low self-noise for detailed recordings
- • Omnidirectional pattern excels in natural acoustic spaces
- • Modern electronics deliver clean, high-level output
CONS
- • Omnidirectional pattern limits use in untreated rooms
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many
- • Less versatile than multi-pattern microphones
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional (Diffuse Field)
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL
140 dB
Sensitivity
16 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
Connector
XLR
Weight
350 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The omni pattern picks up a lot of room sound, so it’s best in spaces with good acoustic treatment or for capturing natural ambience – otherwise, it can be problematic.
PE capsules offer faster transient response and improved high-frequency detail, resulting in a more accurate and nuanced recording compared to older designs.
While it can be used for vocals, the omni pattern and emphasis on high frequencies might require careful gain staging and EQ to avoid harshness; it's better suited for more spacious vocal recordings.
