M 73

Common name: Microtech Gefell M73

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The M 73 is a long shotgun capsule produced between 1975 and 1989. It is part of the SMS (Studio Microphone System) 70 series. It can be used with the M 690, MV 691 and MV 692 preamplifier bodies as well as the M 582 equipped with screw mount thread. It was developed by Siegfried Thiersch then development engineer at Gefell (RTF VEB MTG). The Radio version was called M 99.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
50Hz - 15 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14 mV/Pa
Max SPL
Max SPL, THD:
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
Connector notes
Screw Mount
Available Colours
Black
Weight
400 g
Length
600 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
25 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Optional