Neumann KM-54 Vintage Tube mics / Pair
This is a pair of the hugely regarded KM-54 tube condenser small diaphram microphones, in excellent condition, and little use
Reports on the mics:
From Gunter Wagner
Neumann KM54 #4960 (Serviced July 2008):
- mic checked, internally cleaned,
- noisy tube replaced to original NOS Telefunken AC701
- capsule interconnection corrosion removed
- KK54 nickel capsule tested, ok
- mic tested (performs fully to original specs):
Noise: -99dB(A)(loaded), -101db(A)(unloaded), Dist: 0.47% (@0dBu), Internal gain: +2.0dB
Frequ.Resp (amplifier): ±0.5dB
Neumann KM54 #4511 (Serviced January 2009):
- mic checked, internally cleaned
- KK54 nickel capsule serviced - noisy tube replaced to original NOS Telefunken AC701
- transformer re-terminated - acrylic base replaced (original parts)
- missing screws replaced (original parts)
- mic tested (mic performs fully to original specs):
Noise: -98dB(A)(loaded), -101dB(A)(unloaded), Dist: 0.42% (@ 0dB), Internal gain: +1.94dB
Frequ.Resp (amplifier): ±0.5dB
From Neumann:
We are pleased to inform you that your microphone KM54a with serial number 4511 is manufactured in 1963 and with S/N 4960 in 1964.
A rare chance to invest in a very hard to obtain microphone.