The Wunder Audio CM49 S is very true to the vintage Neumann M49 and is an outstanding microphone due to its unique characteristic of having the ability to switch to three different directions; omni, cardioid, and a figure eight pattern. ⇓(continue reading about the CM49 S/contract)

Grille

The CM49 S has a slanted grille to limit the effect of grille resonance on the response. Because the grille is slanted and presents a continuously varying profile to the capsule, there are fewer standing waves generated. ⇓(continue reading about the grille/contract)

Tube

Wunder Audio CM49 S uses and original MSC2, which is our preferred tube and an upgrade from the ultra-miniature AC701 that eventually replaced this fine tube in the original M49s due to the demands of the German Broadcasting industry. The original Telefunken GmbH German-based company, which no longer exists, made a high-end version of the MSC2, Wunder Audio has secured a supply of this version which was a superior grade and was originally designed for military use.

Capsule

The CM49 Suprema uses the same M7 capsule as the CM7 Suprema, and yet because of the completely different housing and the triode electronics, there are few similarities in the sound of these microphones. Both mics are superb vocal mics, though neither was designed for the purpose of close-miking, the CM49 S and CM7 S really shine when placed close up with a loud source and creates a very desirable proximity effect. We recognize that sound and we love it!

Connector

The Wunder Audio CM49 Suprema uses an M249 style seven-pin Tuchel connector, introduced by Neumann in 1961, that screws on and holds tighter than an eight-pin bayonet Tuchel connector, improving its performance with superior EMI/RF rejection.

Capacitor

We've optimized our passive components to achieve a true audiophile performance. While audiophile equipment is usually referred to at the end of the chain in recording, we feel that it is most important that the first link in the recording chain, the microphone, be the best attainable. ⇓(continue reading about the capacitor/contract)

Power Supply

The new generation tube Microphone PSU is proprietary to Wunder Audio and is an upgrade from the vintage tube mic PSU’s used for the 1960's era Neumann design. Our upgrade gets a clean and stable DC voltage to the mic and shields the influx of Wi-Fi and RF interference with 100 percent reliability.

Box and Carrying Case

Your Wunder Audio CM49 S is nestled in velvet and softly secured in place in a foam-lined quarter sawn oak box that is clasped and hinged. This box then is safely encased in a precision velvet-lined thick foam tweed case that also holds your PSU, your improved one-piece newly designed yoke mount, and your cables. ⇓(continue reading about the carrying case/contract)

Package includes:

CM49 S, Plush Oak Box, Historical Yoke Mount, Wunder Audio Power Supply, Original large Tuchel connected mic cable, Tweed Carrying Case. Comes standard with the M7 capsule.

Free 3-Year Warranty

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Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.