U 497
Primary use:
Type:
Polar patterns:
Common name: Neumann U 497
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The U 497 is a large diaphragm microphone specially manufactured for ORTF (french broadcasting network) from 1975 to 1985 by Georg Neumann GmbH. It has the classic U 67 / U 87 shape with a K 49 capsule and a solid state amplifier circuit derived from the U 47 fet (with a DC/DC converter), but adapted for 12 V phantom powering used in ORTF’s studios. It has three polar patterns (omnidirectional – cardioid – bidirectional), -10 dB capacitive pre-attenuator and high pass filter, all switchable at the head grille body. It fits XLR-3 connector.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
40Hz - 16 kHz
Output Sensitivity
7 mV/Pa
Max SPL
134
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
150Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 12 only
Supply Current
6 mA
Alternative Powering
Switchable Options
Pad
10 dB
Filter/EQ
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Satin nickel
Weight
500 g
Length
200 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
51 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Optional