M 7S

Common name: Microtech Gefell M 7S

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The M 7S is the short, screw mount version of the bayonet mount M 7. It was first produced in Gefell in 1956 until about 1970. The S version was designed for use with the CMV 551, 561, 562, 563, and 564 microphone amplifiers. It is one of the most famous and revered microphone capsule design of all times. It is a dual 10µ PVC diaphragm on a single brass backplate capsule. It has a cardioid polar pattern.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
40Hz - 16 kHz
Output Sensitivity
16 mV/Pa
Max SPL
120
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
-
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
M 18 x 1 Screw Mount
Connector notes
Available Colours
Grey
Weight
171 g
Length
85 mm
Min diameter width
58 mm
Max diameter
35 mm
Depth
21mm

Accessories

Included
Capsule Box
Optional