The satin nickel Microtech Gefell UM 930 Twin is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone offering ultralow noise and flexible pickup responses for precise capture of vocals and instruments such as strings, percussion, and guitars in recording facilities and radio studios.
It features a dual-capsule design with one cardioid capsule and a second capsule that yields five selectable polar patterns—omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, supercardioid, and figure-8, making it equally well suited for use as a main mic or as a part of stereo and mid-side configurations. In addition to conventional switched patterns, two different directional patterns can be selected at the same time. The transformerless circuitry incorporates a transistor amplifier and produces only 7 dBA of self-noise.
The UM 930 Twin's high sensitivity and 48V phantom powering method ensure reliable performance with a variety of mic preamps. An MH 80 mic holder is supplied along with a hard case to house the microphone and the holder.
- The UM 930 Twin is equipped with one fixed cardioid polar pattern, and five additional user-selectable polar pattern options. The 5-pin XLR connector enables the separate capsule directivity patterns to be used simultaneously.
- This makes it possible for the recording engineer to compare the directional properties against the reference cardioid during live recording as well as in postproduction.
- Continuous control of the variable polar pattern from the mixing console or PC is possible using separate signal outputs.
- For vocals, speaker positions, radio plays, and as a support microphone for recording guitars, keyboard, percussion, wind, and string instruments
- Combines modern large-diaphragm technology with the latest semiconductor circuit technology
- Dual condenser capsules with PE membranes
- Five polar patterns—omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, supercardioid, and figure-8
- Transistor amplifier
- Ultralow noise of 7 dBA
- Handles SPLs up to 142 dB
- 5-pin XLR output connector
- Operates on 48V phantom power
- Includes MH 80 mic holder and hard case