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Neumann KM84
Serviced By Bill Bradley of The
Mic Shop
Up for consideration is a vintage Neumann KM84 condenser
microphone. This is the early version without the -10db pad switch,
and most likely uses the BV 10 transformer, which was also used
in the KM54 and SM2. It was serviced earlier this year by Bill
Bradley (for $175 + $25 for shipping), and it performs completely
up to spec. These mics are highly coveted for acoustic instruments,
especially guitar, and overheads. You will find these mics in
widespread use in all the great recording studios, like Abbey
Road, where they have a total of 24! New, the current
model KM 140 sells for $1,249, so here is your chance to pick
up a better-sounding, vintage KM84 for just $725, and save several
hundred dollars!
SPECS:
* Polar Pattern: Cardioid
* Serial Number: 2055
* Made Jan. 16, 1968
* Connector: XLR
* 48 V Phantom Power
* Made in Germany
CONDITION
This mic is in good condition for 40 years of use, with
minor scratches from normal use. Somebody has engraved "
DBT 737 on the bottom ring, and the amp housing has one small
dent inthe side. The grill has a bent bar wich makes exchanginging
capsules more difficult, but the original KK84 capsule is properly
mounted, and the mic sounds wonderful. A vintage mic purchase
is usually a big question mark as to the condition of the mic,
but here you can rest assured that the mic has been professionally
serviced is performing up to spec and should give you several
more decades of reliable performance. I used it briefly for tracking
Classical
Harp Guitar, and it sounds fantastic. I REALLY HATE to sell
it, but must do so to purchase some other drool-worthy gear.
SHIPPING & TERMS
USA shipping is $9.50 via USPS Priority Mail, with Delivery Confirmation,
and optional insurance. All sales are final, so please ask questions
first. Guaranteed not to be DOA. I do accept PayPal, Money Orders,
Personal Checks. Thanks for looking. This auction is for one
Beyer / Beyerdynamic Soundstar X1-N microphone and clip.
No other accessories are included, but I can in clude a tuchel
cable for an additional $20.