Microtech Gefell MT 71 S Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Satin Nickel)

Microtech Gefell MT 71 S Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Satin Nickel)

Delivered with a wooden case, the satin nickel Microtech Gefell MT 71 S is a large-diaphragm cardioid 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, a single brass back plate, and a cardioid polar pattern, which yields a smooth treble boost at around 7 kHz along with effectively reduction of background noise behind the mic. 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 MT 71 S operates on 48V phantom power and features a gold-plated XLR 3-pin output connector. It is compatible with several optional mic holders and suspensions.

Low-Noise, Transparent Sound

• Designed for clean, transparent sound reproduction free of coloration
• Well suited for instrumental and vocal soloists in radio and television broadcasting and any other kind of accurate production
• High sensitivity and improved signal-to-noise ratio

Cardioid Condenser Capsule

• Pressure-gradient transducer is a dual-capacitor design with a single-brass back plate and two large-diameter gold-plated plastic diaphragms
• Cardioid pattern exhibits a smooth presence boost rising to about 4 dB in the 7 kHz range and a slight roll-off at low frequencies

Transformerless Circuitry

• The newly developed transformerless circuit design substitutes the previous transformer for a symmetrical output stage yielding a superb transient response combined with a high RFI rejection
• The circuit technology also achieves a wider dynamic range by lowering the self-noise floor and increasing the headroom for loud signals

Pad and Low-Cut Switches

• Switchable -10 dB pad increases the maximum SPL handling to 144 dB, ideal when placing the mic near very loud sound sources
• Low-frequency sensitivity reduction attenuates 90 Hz by approximately 10 dB to suppress the proximity effect when close-miking

Physical Traits

• Standard XLR 3-pin output connector
• Operates on 48V phantom power
• Compatible with an array of optional mic holders and suspensions such as the MH 75 and the AT8410a
• Includes a wooden case