Delivered in a suitcase with a shockmount, a pop screen, and an XLR cable, the satin nickel Microtech Gefell UMT 70 S is a multipattern large-diaphragm studio condenser microphone designed to produce a clean, transparent sound devoid of coloration for vocals and instruments in recording studios, radio stations, and TV broadcasting. Its transformerless circuitry yields a slew of benefits including excellent transient response, high RFI rejection, wide dynamic range, and low self-noise.
The dual-capacitor design utilizes two gold-plated PVC diaphragms and a single brass back plate to offer omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 polar patterns for flexible sound pickup. The -10 dB pad enables distortion-free capture of loud sources such as drums, percussion, and speaker cabinets, and the switchable bass cut offsets proximity effect by applying a 10 dB reduction at 90 Hz.
The UMT 70 S operates on 48V phantom power and features a 3-pin XLR output connector. It is compatible with several optional mic holders and suspensions.Designed for clean, transparent sound reproduction free of colorationWell suited for instrumental and vocal soloists in radio and television broadcasting and any other kind of accurate productionHigh sensitivity and improved signal-to-noise ratioPressure-gradient transducer is a dual capacitor design with a single brass back plate and two large-diameter gold-plated plastic diaphragmsVarying the polarization voltage applied to the diaphragms results in three directional characteristics¡ªomnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, which are selectable via a ring at the bottom of the microphone’s head grilleOmnidirectional pattern shows a slight 2 dB rise in the vicinity of 10.5 kHz while the bass response is perfectly flatCardioid and figure-8 patterns exhibit a smooth presence boost rising to about 4 dB in the 7 kHz range and a slight roll-off at low frequenciesThe newly developed transformerless circuit design substitutes the previous transformer for a symmetrical output stage yielding a superb transient response combined with a high RFI rejectionThe circuit technology also achieves a wider dynamic range by lowering the self-noise floor and increasing the headroom for loud signalsSwitchable -10 dB pad increases the maximum SPL handling, ideal when placing the mic near very loud sound sourcesLow-frequency sensitivity reduction attenuates 90 Hz by approximately 10 dB to suppress the proximity effect when close-miking with the cardioid or figure-8 patternsStandard 3-pin XLR output connectorOperates on 48V phantom powerIncludes a Rycote InVision INV 7HG MKIII shockmount, an XLR microphone cable, and a pop screenIncludes a suitcase for safe storage and easy transport
Microtech Gefell UMT 70 S SpecsMicrophoneForm FactorStand/Boom MountSound FieldMonoOperating PrinciplePressure GradientCapsule1 x CondenserPolar PatternCardioid, Figure-8, OmnidirectionalPattern SelectionSwitched (Adjustable on Mic)OrientationSide AddressCircuitrySolid-StatePad-10 dBHigh-Pass FilterNoneTone AdjustmentLow Cut: -10 dB at 90 Hz IndicatorsNoneOn-Board ControlsLF, PadWindscreenFoam (Included)PerformanceFrequency Range20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum SPLOmnidirectional: 139 dB SPL (.5% THD)Omnidirectional: 149 dB SPL (.5% THD, with Pad)Cardioid: 134 dB SPL (.5% THD)Cardioid: 144 dB SPL (.5% THD, with Pad)Figure-8: 139 dB SPL (.5% THD)Figure-8: 149 dB SPL (.5% THD, with Pad)Off-Axis Rejection2 dB at 60¡ã10 dB at 120¡ã14 dB at 180¡ãImpedance150 OhmsSensitivityOmnidirectional: 7 mV/Pa at 1 kHzCardioid: 13 mV/Pa at 1 kHzFigure-8: 8 mV/Pa at 1 kHzDynamic Range120 dBSignal-to-Noise Ratio80 dB A-Weighted (1 kHz)72 dB CCIR (1 kHz)Equivalent Noise Level14 dB A-Weighted22 dB CCIRConnectivityOutput Connectors (Analog)1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)Headphone ConnectorNoneCable Length32.81′ / 10?mPowerOperating Voltage48 V (Phantom Power)Operating Current Consumption3 mA (Phantom Power)PhysicalColorNickelMountingShockmount (Included)Dimensions?: 1.65 x L: 8.54″ / ?: 42 x L: 217?mmWeight10.23?oz / 290?gS
