this photo help, Bill???Like Colin Said, it is probably the mv690, 691 or 692...the DEFINITE way to tell is to look at the numbers etched on the bottom of the mic, but this picture may help..
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Originally Posted by Colin Gaucher  The *S* stands for super.  Really, the Gefell UM70 and UM71 are really excellent mics. The UM70 being multi pattern, while the UM71 is cardioid only.
The mystery mic is probably an MV691 or MV692. If there is a roll off and a pad switch on the bottom of the mic body, then it is an MV692. The M70 is a small nickel diaphragmed capsule with a pretty linear response. very nice sounding capsule and mic. If the capsule threads on or off than it is for sure the modular SMS series. Does the mystery mic have XLR or weird old 7-pin connectors? If it is XLR than it is a newer Gefell or has simply been converted. The M582 is a tube mic running off an EC92 tube and uses a 6-pin connector, not 3-pin XLR or Cannon. Another tip is to look and see if the mic says made in GDR or just Germany. The older ones being made in former Eastern Germany or GDR. These mics are great so enjoy your find!
If I had nothing but UM70s mics, I would not complain as I use them and like them on everything. I like the UM70 capsule paired with the M582 tube body on overs, room, in front of amps, vocals ect. Same with the solid state versions. |