{"product_id":"neumann-usm-69-i-fet-condenser-microphones-stereo-microphone-sets","title":"NEUMANN USM 69 i","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNEUMANN USM 69 i\u003c\/strong\u003e is a one-point stereo microphone for all coincident stereo techniques such as XY, MS and Blumlein: two large-diaphragm capsule systems, each with its own five-position pattern selector, with the upper system rotatable over 270°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eStereo recording with two separate microphones can be cumbersome, especially in coincident set-ups where the capsules must sit very close together at a defined angle. The USM 69 i makes this easy: two separate dual-diaphragm condenser capsules, mounted vertically, each with its own head amplifier feeding separate pins of the XLR 5 output, make it two independent microphones in one package that needs only one stand. With 13 dB-A self-noise and 132 dB maximum SPL it can be placed freely for the best sound and imaging. It can also record a mono source with two patterns at once. Available in nickel and matte black (USM 69 i mt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePolar patterns, per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e2 x 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eRotation of the upper capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e270°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSelf‑noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e13 dB‑A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e132 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo microphone for XY and MS stereophony\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Blumlein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo large-diaphragm capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e with separate pattern selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive polar patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e per capsule: omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper capsule rotates\u003c\/strong\u003e against the lower capsule over 270°; colour marks show the pick-up angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eVery low self-noise: 13 dB-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTwo electrically independent systems on one XLR 5 output; active subsonic filter ahead of the output transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e48 V phantom powering (P48), 2 x 0.7 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTwo finishes: nickel and matte black (mt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eTwo microphones in one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe head houses two completely separate condenser elements with gold-coated polyester membranes, one above the other, each with its own preamp. Sounds from different directions produce only intensity differences, no phase differences, between the two systems, so both signals combine to a good mono signal without phase cancellation. System I (lower, fixed, axis marked by the Neumann emblem) has the yellow selector and pins 2 (+) and 3; system II (upper, rotatable, axis marked by an embossed dot) has the red selector and pins 4 (+) and 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eReliable by design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBoth systems are electrically independent: a fault in one channel does not affect the other, so the USM 69 i can serve as its own backup. Even if the DC converter for the capsule bias should fail, a diode circuit keeps both systems operating in cardioid with a sensitivity reduced by only 3 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe USM 69 i is an excellent stereo microphone for vocal and instrumental ensembles, drum overheads, large instruments such as grand piano and harp, and solo instruments when stereo width and spatial movement are wanted. It is also a superb microphone for radio drama and audio book productions, with a sound similar to the Neumann U 87 Ai but adding a stereo perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eUSM 69 i microphone (nickel) or USM 69 i mt microphone (matte black)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eAvailable versions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSM 69 i\u003c\/strong\u003e: nickel, Cat. No. 006974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSM 69 i mt\u003c\/strong\u003e: matte black, Cat. No. 006976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eNEUMANN USM 69 i: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich stereo techniques can I use with the USM 69 i?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAll coincident techniques: XY, MS and Blumlein. Each capsule has five patterns and the upper capsule rotates over 270°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich cable do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe USM 69 i has an XLR 5 output for both systems. NEUMANN offers the IC 5 and IC 6 (with swivel mount) cables with XLR 5 connectors and the AC 20 Y-cable, which splits the two systems into two XLR 3 mono channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the USM 69 i need phantom power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes: 48 V phantom power (P48, IEC 61938) on both channels, 2 x 0.7 mA. Any P48 supply that provides at least 2 mA per channel is suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I use the USM 69 i for mono?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. It can record a mono source with two different polar patterns simultaneously, or feed two mono channels where two independent microphones or a backup are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the NEUMANN USM 69 i in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe NEUMANN USM 69 i is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":68002243576175,"sku":"NEUMANN-USM-69-I-NICKEL","price":737900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte black","offer_id":68002261139823,"sku":"NEUMANN-USM-69-I-MATTE-BLACK","price":737900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/NEUMANN-USM-69-I-FET-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-STEREO-MICROPHONE-SETS-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793676768","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/neumann-usm-69-i-fet-condenser-microphones-stereo-microphone-sets","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}