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Description
Product specs
| Brand | Neumann |
| Model | CMV 563 with M7S Capsule |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Year | 1950s |
| Made In | Germany |
| Categories | Microphones |
| Electronics | Analog, Tube |
| Microphone Type | Large-Diaphragm Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Wired/Wireless | Wired |
FAQs
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What is the polar pattern of the Neumann CMV 563 microphone?
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The Neumann CMV 563 microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, which is ideal for capturing focused sound from the front while minimizing ambient noise and feedback from the sides and rear.
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What type of capsule does the Neumann CMV 563 use?
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The Neumann CMV 563 is equipped with the M7S capsule, known for its warm and detailed sound, making it suitable for vocal and instrument recording.
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Is the Neumann CMV 563 microphone suitable for studio recording?
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Yes, the Neumann CMV 563 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for high-quality studio recording, offering excellent sound clarity and detail.
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What is the primary application of the Neumann CMV 563 microphone?
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The Neumann CMV 563 is primarily used for studio recording applications, including vocals, acoustic instruments, and broadcast, due to its rich and warm sound profile.
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Is the Neumann CMV 563 microphone a tube microphone?
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Yes, the Neumann CMV 563 is an analog tube microphone, which contributes to its characteristic warm and smooth sound often sought after in professional studio environments.
Videos
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Neumann U87i vs Neumann CMV563 vs Gefell UM70 vs Sennheiser MD441U shootout "I see fire"
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Vintage Neumann CMV 563 M7 vs U47 Test
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Neumann M7 + CMV563 = U-47 -- Großmembran-Röhrenkondensatormikrofon
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Vintage Tube Neumann CMV563 + M7s capsule demo with Gary Clark Jr. - Church cover
Mihail Ivanov
1957 Neumann CMV563 Tube Condenser Microphone with Neumann M7 Capsule Quick Home Test
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Neumann CMV 563 Gear Talk & Unboxing | Gear Time
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Use cases and applications
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The Neumann CMV563 was used as an ambient microphone in Kurt Cobain's vocal recordings for In Utero, capturing the room's echo and enhancing vocal warmth.
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Features and functionality
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The CMV563 was paired with a N55k capsule, highlighting its versatility in capturing ambient sound alongside close mics like the Electro-Voice RE20 and Lomo 19a-9.
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For "Take Me To Church" recording, Hozier sung into Neumann CMV563 microphone, which is owned by Rob Kirwan, producer and engineer of the song.
video shot in Electrical Audio, Steve Albini's studio, mic shown at 0:42
In this article his producer Paul Butler says that this mic has been used while the recording sessions for "Home Again".
Ashlee Simpson can be seen using a Neumann CMV563 microphone while recording her debut album, specifically the track "Surrender," in a clip from her reality show, The Ashlee Simpson Show. This can be verified in a video posted by CrackTINA overdose on YouTube titled "Ashlee Simpson recording Surrender (Demo) in Studio" from 2004.
A CVM563 with an N55k capsule was used as an ambient mic for the drums on Why'd I Try, as stated by bandmate Michael Kirsch in this self-written October 5, 2010 SonicScoop article.
Drums (Kentucky)
Bass Drum Front: Beyer M380 -> 1176 Limiter Slow Release, 20:1
Bass Drum Batter: Shure SM98
Snare: Sony C37e -> NTI EQ
Rack Tom: Josephson E22s Top and Bottom
Floor Tom: Josephson E22s Top and Bottom
Overheads: Royer 122 (L&R) -> 1178 Limiter -> GML EQ + 678k + 3726k
M-S Stereo: AKG C24 M.S (0 + ?) -> Electrical M-S Matrix
Room Ambience: Neumann CMV563 + N55k Capsules (L&R) -> 20ms Stereo Delay
Rimshot: Shure SM98 -> GML Limiter
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