UP FOR SALE: My beloved Vintage Neumann SM2c, serial number 401. This GORGEOUS looking and sounding mic was made in 1956. Every part of this is original including the Neumann hanger or mic clip. This mic has recently been serviced and upgraded to a "C" version. I have used this mic a bunch and she is quiet, versatile, and stunning. Happy Bidding! The Stereo Condenser Microphone SM2 is a top flight studio microphone. It features the outstanding qualities inherent in condenser microphones and their great versatility enables them to be used for solving the most complex recording problems. The SM2 is equivalent to two multi-pattern KM-56 microphones, complete with a pair of AC701k tubes and dual-diaphragm nickel-membrane capsules. The coincident stereo arrangement allows convenient and phase-coherent positioning. If stereo is not needed, one side may be used alone as a perfect equivalent to the KM56. An excellent performer on acoustic instruments, ensembles, and anywhere the absolute highest-fidelity small-diaphragm condenser sound is desired. The first stereo studio microphone in the world. The microphone uses two AC701K tubes in preamplifiers and two KK56 capsules like Neumann KM56. There are two independent polar-pattern selectors on the PSU (NSM). A real thing of beauty.., Small-diaphragm , variable-pattern vintage tube mic; a slice of microphone Heaven../ The Neumann SM2 is a stereo microphone for professional studio applications as it produces excellent audio. Providing great versatility, this Neumann professional microphone solves complex recording problems. The capsule assembly of this Neumann condenser mic includes two capsules that are closely placed above each other to ensure efficient performance. The cardioid pickup pattern of this Neumann professional microphone takes sound mainly from the front, delivering great output with less interference. This Neumann condenser mic is capable of producing a high-quality audio signal. Each capsule in the Neumann SM2 mic has its own amplifier for delivering quality sound. What you should know in general about the SM 2, however, is that this model has not been manufactured since 1966. The SM2 can be applied to a wide range of recording techniques. Since it contains, effectively, two single microphones in one unit, the SM2 may be used fro various special applications. It was developed to stereophonic recordings, in particular for the "intensity system" but they can also be used advantageously, when two microphones of different directional characteristics are required in the same position. 1. This one is fully original and sounds amazing. 2. You will get original PSU which has been upgraded to "C" version and works perfectly 3. it just came out of service by Toby Foster...one of the world's premier mic techs. 4. I ship worldwide! 5. Includes all cables in photos and flight case! Plug and play!