BeesNeez Tribute 4 (M 49)
The M49* is an international favourite, revered by many to be the best microphone ever made. For almost 70 years, the M49 has moulded our listening by being used in countless millions of recordings, from the 50’s right through to today. The M49 was the first microphone to utilise the slant grille technique, allowing the artist to further rely on their level of skill and reduces the sometimes unwanted proximity effect that is exhibited by microphones without the slant grille.
Circuit Design
The transformer is the BeesNeez BV-11 Transformer. The BV-11 audio transformer is handmade by BeesNeez to the original specifications, in Australia. The BV11 was made famous by its use in the M49/M50 Microphone. We have chosen a PCB-style pin bobbin that fits into a PCB or can be leaded, like the original. These are not mass-produced, but rather are wound by hand by BeesNeez staff on our Bees/Neez premises with care and attention to each transformer. Our BV11 transformer is perfect for use in a DIY Microphone Build or for the professional microphone manufacturer. The audio grade laminations are very difficult to obtain, however, we have been able to have these made in large quantities to our specifications.
The capsule in the Tribute 4 is the BeesNeez M7 microphone capsule which is handmade in our Australian factory from the original gun barrel material that Neumann used more than 65 years ago. Until recently, this material was not available. However, lots of research and bulk buying has enabled us to have it re-made. The M7 was made famous in microphones, such as the Neumann M49, U47, the Gefell CMV563, and many others since. The main reason for the popularity of this capsule is its realistic analogy of the source material, its great mathematic proximity, and its sultry overtones.
The tube in the Tribute 4 condenser microphone is a 6S6B-V Russian Military tube.
Sonic Characteristics
For those who have used and love the M49, the Tribute 4 will surpass every expectation you have. For those who have not yet had the privilege of using and falling in love with an M49, to say that it’s silky smooth” is an understatement. The Tribute 4 captures in a beautifully realistic way all sources put before it.
Build Quality
The manufacture of this microphone takes manufacturing excellence to its limit. The body tube is turned and machined down from bronze cast. We painstakingly hand press and cut the grilles, followed by hand mandrel forming of the top mesh rail. The unique swivel screw connector, made only by BeesNeez, adds to the structural integrity and longevity of the BeesNeez Tribute 4. The Bakelite and the turned gold pin connectors ensure many thousands of plugs and unplugs, giving your microphone a very long life span.
What’s Included:
▶ BeesNeez Tribute 4 Microphone
▶ Swivel Mount Connector and Lead
▶ BeesNeez Classic Series Power Supply
▶ Wooden Box
Specifications:
- Capsule Type: BeesNeez M7 Microphone Capsule
- Tube Type: 6S6B-V Russian Tube
- Frequency Range/Sensitivity:
– Omnidirectional (40 – 16,000Hz)
– Cardioid (40 – 16,000Hz)
– Bi-directional (40-16,000Hz) - Polar Pattern: 9 – Switchable from omni- to bi- directional
- Impedance: 200 Ohms
- SPL: Max SPL: 125dB
- Power requirements: 120V/240V