Microtech Gefell M 330
Microtech Gefell microphone specifications
- Compact condenser microphone with wide cardioid polar pattern for studio and live use
- Suitable for broadcast applications, studio use for recording musical instruments, vocals and speech, as well as for sound reinforcement tasks even under acoustically unfavourable conditions, such as in churches.
- Particularly suitable for vocal and instrumental soloists due to its slight treble presence.
- High sound fidelity even with varying speech directions
- Low-noise, high-output impedance converter using hybrid technology and transformerless circuit design for low equivalent volume and high operational reliability.
- Polar pattern: Wide cardioid
- Acoustic operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
- Nominal impedance: 100 Ohm
- Equivalent noise level: 14 dB A-weighted
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB A-weighted
- Maximum sound pressure level: 148 dB at 0.5% THD
- Dynamic range: 134 dB
- Power supply: 48V phantom power
- Current consumption: 3.8 mA
- Connector: XLR3M
- Dimensions: Length 130 mm
- Diameter: 21 mm
- Weight: 126 g
- Colour: Dark Bronze
- Includes wooden case
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Customer Review Summary
The Microtech Gefell M 330 is an exceptional microphone that stands out for its incredible detail resolution, particularly when compared to its peers such as the Neumann KM 185. When tested with various instruments through a Neve 88RLB preamp, the M 330 revealed a unique richness in sound that is difficult to articulate.
While both microphones produce clear signals, the Neumann KM 185 tends to sound a bit brighter and more polished right out of the box. However, the M 330 requires some further tweaking to achieve its full potential. This is especially noticeable with string instruments, such as violins, where the M 330 captures subtle nuances that the KM 185 simply does not. The way the bow glides over the strings and the resulting full tone is beautifully rendered by the M 330, while the KM 185 delivers a more straightforward sound.
For those who appreciate intricate detail and are willing to forgo additional accessories like a mount and windscreen, the Microtech Gefell M 330 is an excellent choice. However, if one prefers a quick, clean, and ready-to-use signal along with added accessories, the Neumann might be the more suitable option.
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