UM 75

Common name: Microtech Gefell UM 75

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The UM 75 is a limited edition 75th anniversary modern reissue of the vintage round badge Neumann Gefell UM 57. It is a large diaphragm multi pattern tube condenser microphone equipped with a EF86 vacuum tube and output transformer. It uses an M 7 capsule with a single brass backplate and dual gold plated PVC diaphragms. The omnidirectional, cardioid and figure of eight polar patterns can be selected via the power supply. The microphone is ideal for recording solo vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitars, percussion, strings and upright basses as well as an ambience microphone. Includes aluminium suitcase, UN 920.1 power supply, EA 92 elastic suspension, C. 92.1 microphone cable and W 92 windscreen.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
40Hz - 18 kHz
Output Sensitivity
15 mV/Pa
Max SPL
120
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
25 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
17 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
(Anode) 1kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
EF 86 - 6267

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
Microtech Gefell C 70/A (7-pin) Tuchel
Connector notes
Available Colours
Hammered patina grey
Weight
430 g
Length
197 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
42 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Aluminium suitcase, UN 920.1 power supply, EA 92 elastic suspension, C. 92.1 microphone cable and W 92 windscreen
Optional