Wunder Audio CM49 Suprema Tube Condenser Microphone

The Wunder Audio CM49 S is an outstanding microphone due to its unique characteristic of having the ability to switch to three different directions; omni, cardioid, and a figure eight pattern.

The CM49 S is a pressure-gradient microphone consisting of two equal cardioid condenser capsule systems mounted back to back. Its directional characteristic may be changed continuously by remote control, which permits an easy adaptation to various acoustical environments and enabling it to cope with almost any scenario likely to arise. The CM49 S has an incredibly rich and round tone that has the ability to make even harsher sounds much more pleasant and warm. It is especially a great choice for female vocals; our CM49 is the go-to mic for Alicia Keys. It has a smoother high-frequency range with more warmth and less of that beautiful grit that our CM7 is known for.

Grille
The CM49 S has a slanted grille to limit the effect of grille resonance on the response. Because the grille is slanted and presents a continuously varying profile to the capsule, there are fewer standing waves generated.

This gives the most natural sound obtainable my any microphone, very pure and pleasantly warm. The size of the grille forms a larger-volume enclosure giving the capsule more breathing room and contributing to its openness. It has a way of rendering the female vocal with an immediacy and presence not found in any other design.

Tube
Wunder Audio CM49 S uses a NOS vintage Telefunken tube. The original Telefunken GmbH German-based company made high-end microphone tubes. Wunder Audio has secured a supply of this version which was a superior grade and was originally designed for military use.

Capsule
The CM49 Suprema uses the same capsule as the CM7 Suprema, and yet because of the completely different housing and the triode electronics, there are few similarities in the sound of these microphones. Both mics are superb vocal mics, though neither was designed for the purpose of close-miking, the CM49 S and CM7 S really shine when placed close up with a loud source and creates a very desirable proximity effect. We recognize that sound and we love it!

Connector
The Wunder Audio CM49 Suprema uses a seven-pin Tuchel connector that screws on and holds tighter than an eight-pin bayonet Tuchel connector, improving its performance with superior EMI/RF rejection.

Capacitor
We’ve optimized our passive components to achieve a true audiophile performance. While audiophile equipment is usually referred to at the end of the chain in recording, we feel that it is most important that the first link in the recording chain, the microphone, be the best attainable.

Power Supply
The new generation tube Microphone PSU is proprietary to Wunder Audio and is an upgrade from the vintage tube mic PSU’s used for the 1960’s era. Our upgrade gets a clean and stable DC voltage to the mic and shields the influx of Wi-Fi and RF interference with 100 percent reliability.

Box and Carrying Case
Your Wunder Audio CM49 S is nestled in velvet and softly secured in place in a foam-lined quarter sawn oak box that is clasped and hinged. This box then is safely encased in a precision velvet-lined thick foam tweed case that also holds your PSU, your improved one-piece newly designed yoke mount, and your cables.

Package includes:
CM49 S, Plush Oak Box, Historical Yoke Mount, Wunder Audio Power Supply, Original large Tuchel connected mic cable, Tweed Carrying Case. Comes standard with the M7 capsule.