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VINTAGE -- RFT UM70 Condenser Mic SOLD

SOLD With M7 LDC and M70 SDC Capsules!!!

Neumann
Gefell /
RFT UM70
Microphone

Up for consideration is a vintage Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 multi-pattern condenser microphone. These mics are highly coveted for the genuine M7 PVC multi-pattern capsule, and are often prefered even to vintage Neumann U87s. This mic also comes with an M70 SDC nickel capsule, so this is a very versitle microphone set that covers a lot of basses extremely well. This is sought-after transformer based version of the mic, with a lot of vintage mojo. New U87s are now over $3k, so here is your chance to pick up a great-sounding, vintage, collectable, Multi-Pattern Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 plus the M70 nickel capsule, and save well over a $1,500 dollars!!!

UM70 SPECS:
* Polar Patterns: Cardioid,
Omni, Figure 8
* Serial # 3775
* M70 Cardioid Capsule
* Serial # 16372
* MV692 Body
* -10 dB Pad Switch
* Low Cut Switch
* 48 V Phantom Power
* Connector: XLR
* Made in E. Germany

CONDITION
This mic is in very good cosmetic condition, with some small dings and scratches from normal use. Click HERE for 1270 Hi-Res photos. The UM70 capsule itself is in excellent condition, and all 3 patterns sound great. The cardioid nickel capsule M70 is in excellent condition as well. This mic has no issues, and is widely considered to be in the same league as the classic Neumann U87. It has a multi-pattern M7 capsule made from PCV, which is considered to be one of the best capsules ever made.

SOUNDFILES
Here are 33 quick, 1-take MP3s using this UM70 and M70 in a large room going into a Audient Black mic pre, into a Sony PCM D1 flash recorder, with MP3s made from Logic. These tracks are just straight signal with no additional EQ, compresson or effects:

UM70 CAPSULE TESTS
SANTA CRUZ OM/PW
CARDIOID:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4
OMNI: 5 | 6
FIGURE 8:
7 | 8

CLASSICAL HARP GUITAR
CARDIOID:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4
5
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

VOICE OVER (CARDIOID):
ENGLISH:
1 GERMAN: 2 LATIN: 3 EQ : 4

M70 CAPSULE TESTS
SANTA CRUZ OM/PW
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

VOICE OVER (M70):
ENGLISH:
1 GERMAN: 2 LATIN: 3 HMX : 4 EQ : 5

SHIPPING & TERMS

USA insured shipping is $12.50 via FedEx Ground. Santifaction Guaranteed, 3-day return. Thanks for looking. This auction is for one RFT UM70 microphone (MV692 body + Um70 capsule) with mic and capsule cases, and a M70 capsule as pictured. You will get 1 mic body, 2 capsules, and 2 cases. No other accessories are included.

PLEASE CHECK OUT my other Pro Audio gear for sale in Current eBay Auctions, and also compare this UM70 to some of my other Neumann and Schoeps mics that have Recently Sold on eBay.

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VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule

VINTAGE Neumann Gefell / RFT UM70 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone w/ M70 Nickel Capsule


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