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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86943, member: 27"]
A £10,500 valve mic just stormed NAMM Show 2026, dragging a 1951 orchestral legend back into modern studios with boutique tweaks and zero chill about price.

Reissue flex at NAMM Show 2026
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[*]Neumann showed the M 50 V at the NAMM Show 2026.
[*]The company revived its classic valve condenser from 1951.
[*]That original became a go-to for orchestras and film scores.
[*]Decca Tree setups leaned heavily on the M 50 back then.
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What changed under the hood
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[*]Neumann kept the small diaphragm omni inside a 40 mm sphere.
[*]Engineers swapped in a titanium diaphragm for added durability.
[*]Its circuit sticks to the vintage layout with a low-noise subminiature valve.
[*]An RF-proof connector fights modern interference headaches.
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Power and build philosophy
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[*]The NM V power supply adjusts itself to local mains voltage.
[*]That unit also runs vintage M 50 microphones.
[*]Jorma Marquardt said the goal was to meet legacy and current studio demands.
[*]Medzid Veseli emphasized hand assembly and strict inspection.
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What comes in the box
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[*]The M 50 V microphone is handmade in Germany.
[*]The NM V power supply handles automatic voltage changes.
[*]An iconic yoke mount adds mechanical isolation.
[*]Buyers get a 33-foot cable, case, and matching for pairs.
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Price and timing reality check

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[*]Pre-orders for the M 50 V are already open.
[*]The tag lands at £10,500 with VAT.
[*]Shipping is slated to begin in February 2026.
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