Product information
Neumann USM 69i Stereomikrofon
Neumann USM 69i - flexible stereo microphone with two capsules, five directions and rotation for precise MS and XY technique.
Two independently switchable large diaphragm systems
Five polar patterns per capsule: omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-of-eight
Upper capsule can be freely rotated up to 270 degrees
Extremely low equivalent noise level of only 13 dB-A
High sound pressure limit of 132 dB SPL
Separate electronics for each capsule with its own signal path
XLR-5 output with two signal lines
Active filter against low-frequency interference (e.g. impact sound)
Only one stand required - perfect handling for stereo recordings
Also suitable for mono recordings with two simultaneous directions
Available in the color nickel
Technical details
Connection via XLR-5
Operation via 48 V phantom power
Dimensions: 200 mm x 60 mm
Weight: approx. 550 g
Neumann USM 69 i - Flexible stereo microphone for the highest demands
Maximum control for stereo recordings with two independently controllable large diaphragm systems in one housing.
Precision that makes the difference
The Neumann USM 69 i is a one-point stereo microphone that combines uncompromising sound quality with flexible directional characteristics. Developed for professional applications, it enables precise MS, XY and Blumlein recordings - all in a single, robust housing. With two switchable large diaphragm capsules and the ability to rotate the upper system up to 270 degrees, this microphone is versatile - or for ensemble, solo instruments or speech.
Why a one-point stereo microphone in the studio?
In professional audio production, spatiality is a central element that significantly influences the listening experience. A one-point stereo microphone such as the USM 69 iensures coherent, phase-stable stereo imaging - unlike two separate microphones that have to be laboriously positioned precisely.
The USM 69 i enables fast, flexible and precise stereo setups, saves valuable time in everyday studio work and reduces the effort involved in post-production. Especially with acoustic instruments, choirs or complex sound sources, it ensures a realistic, tangible sound stage without having to rely on additional signal processing.
Studio applications
The USM 69 i is ideal for:
Classical and acoustic music recordings
Voice recordings with spatial depth (radio play, voice-over, audio book)
Percussion overheads and large sound bodies such as piano or harp
Solo instruments with movement or spatial expansion
Productions that require maximum stereo accuracy and reliability
Precise stereo reproduction keeps the sound source tangible and three-dimensional, even with complex mixes. And should one capsule system fail, the second system continues to operate - ideal for safety-critical recording situations.
