The Gefell UMT70S is a multi-pattern FET microphone that features the legendary M7 dual-membrane, gold evaporated capsule with a new, state-of-the-art low-noise capsule amplifier for exceptional transient response, wide bandwidth and a natural uncolored sound. The ultra-slim design benefits the UMT70S with less acoustic field disruption around the microphone and greater placement ease when lose micing instruments. The UMT70S is ideal for recording, broadcast, voice-over and live sound reinforcement.

Design Features

The Gefell UMT70S features a stylized slim-body design with a flared head that houses the capsule and the "super-cool" pattern selector switch. This diminutive design reduces sound pressure build-up and subsequent "vortex" around the mic while making placement easy when close mic'ing instruments.

Inside, mounted on Gefell's unique triangulated pedestal is the legendary M7 capsule. The Gefell M7 is a pressure gradient transducer, renown for its warm and natural tone. It features a dual 1-inch (25mm), 24-karat gold evaporated membrane design with a PVC substrate. The M7 is considered by many to be the finest capsule ever made. The triangulated capsule pedestal deflects unwanted body reflections away from the microphone, reducing phase cancellation and comb-filtering. This of course benefits with greater source detail, improved upper-harmonic reach, and a more articulated rendering.

With the advent of digital recording and digital broadcast, the demand for improved performance set the path to upgrade the UMT70S circuitry. The introduction of a new transformerless preamplifier with a symmetrical output stage benefits the microphone with a significant reduction in self-noise, a broader and more uniform frequency response, and an explosive transient response that is capable of 149dB.

The UMT70S features a precision-machined pattern selector switch below the capsule grill that is rotated to select between the omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8 polar curves. Mid-way down the body stem are controls for the 10dB pre-attenuation pad and the smooth low-frequency roll off (-10dB@90Hz).

Using the UMT70S

As a large diaphragm microphone, the Gefell UMT70S produces a warm full-bodied sound that is both natural and uncolored. With exceptionally good on and off-axis response, the side-address UMT70S is equally at home in the studio or in a live recording environment. In the omnidirectional mode, a ruler-flat bottom end is combined with a slight 2dB rise in the 10kHz region making the UMT70S ideal for ambient recording and orchestral works. In the cardioid and figure 8 modes, the UMT70S is voiced with a smooth presence rise in the 7kHz region. This response, coupled with a slight low-frequency roll-off gives the UMT70S its legendary "shimmer" making it a great choice for voice-over, solo vocal and instrument. When close micing, activating the low-frequency roll off gently curbs unwanted rumble and tightens bass by controlling proximity build-up further adding to the UMT70S flexibility.

To reduce noise caused from vibration, the EA21 elastic suspension is recommended. The "clamp-style" microphone retainer inside the elastically suspended basket provides a safeguard against damage allowing the mic to be used at all angles. Hook-up is simple with a standard 3-pin XLR cable and 48V phantom powering.

Interpretation

By combining the famous M7 capsule with an improved low-noise power supply, Gefell has once again set a new level of performance in a full bandwidth studio microphone.

The combination of three well behaved patterns, greater sensitivity, exceptional signal-to-noise, above average transient response and a wide, noise free bandwidth housed in a compact body make the Gefell UMT70S a true "desert island" microphone.

The accurate and colorless sound of the UMT70S opens the door to greater creativity and freedom, making it a superb choice for recording and particularly well suited for instrumental and vocal soloists in radio and television broadcast. Comes in it's own beautifully hand-crafted wood box.

 

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