Neumann

Neumann’s KH 120 A proved a popular choice for home and project studios—easily making our list of the best-selling monitors of 2022—and its follow-up, the KH 120 II, improves on it in just about every way. Continue reading →

Adding to the rapidly growing market of boutique desktop audio interfaces, Neumann has just released their first offering: the MT 48. But Neumann didn’t enter the market just because they could—instead, they had a specific goal in mind: to give users a way to capture the full quality of their world-class microphones and optimize performance when driving their speakers and headphones. Continue reading →

Back in August, storied microphone maker Neumann announced the release of the M 49 V, a stunning recreation of its legendary M 49 condenser mic. The M49's silky sound holds a special place in recording history, capturing everyone from Miles Davis to Adele. The only problem is there aren’t many around and vintage models can cost a pretty penny. Enter the M 49 V! Continue reading →

You would think coming just mere months after NAMM that the 2022 AES Show might not slap quite as hard as usual. That assessment would be wrong. After a two-year hiatus, the Audio Engineering Society’s tribute to all things pro audio has returned to New York City, and all of your favorite brands are coming correct.  Continue reading →

Originally released in 1997, the Neumann TLM 103 offers the same stunning sound as the classic Neumann U87 in a more compact, affordable package. Over the last 25 years, the TLM 103 has become one of the brand’s most successful microphones.  Continue reading →

The name Neumann tends to conjure up images of venerated large diaphragm condenser microphones. Still, the company has consistently offered small-diaphragm condensers that have been no less beloved by engineers for decades. Their current line of small-diaphragm condenser mics continues to uphold the same standard, and are worth a look for any serious recordist’s mic locker. Continue reading →

Despite being known for their legendary microphones, Neumann has built up a portfolio of high-end monitors ranging from ultra-compact two-way speakers to full-size tri-amplified models and powerful subwoofers. The company’s new KH 150 ($1,750)fills a gap between the compact KH 120 A and the mid-sized KH 310 A, combining a newly developed woofer, powerful amplifier section and onboard DSP to provide the ultra-accurate, full-range sound you need to mix better than ever. Without further ado, let’s get into the details. Continue reading →

The rumors are true! Neumann is reissuing one of the most iconic mics in the esteemed brand’s catalog, the M 49. Credited with changing the landscape of recording during the 50s and 60s, the M 49 set the reference sound for blues, jazz, pop, and classical music. From legends such as Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, or Barbra Streisand to today’s top talents like Adele, the sweet sounds of the original M49 can be heard on countless classic records. Continue reading →

We’ve seen lots of amazing gear over the years, but nothing compares to the mint-in-box vintage Neumann U 67 that recently came through our workshop. A once-in-a-lifetime find, this 50-plus-year-old mic is still in the original box with all of the packaging, including the original power supply and shock mount, as well as the original XLR and AC cables.  We...

While the most recent releases from Neumann have leaned towards microphones, monitors, and headphones, the brand has announced a new piece of gear that will fit perfectly right alongside them in your studio. Meet the Neumann V 402, a dual-channel pre amp that will bring the utmost clarity to your recordings. Neumann is certainly no stranger to building incredible preamps, as they have done so for consoles throughout their storied history. However, this is the brand's first stand-alone mic pre release, and what better to pair with an impeccable sounding Neumann microphone than a pristine preamp. Continue reading →