I am selling one of microphones and I figured I would post it here
before putting the thing on ebay.

The mic is a Neumann model KM 86i (KM-86i , KM86i).
- The mic is essentially a KM 83i , and KM 84i and a KM 85i all wrapped
into one mic.
- It is a small diaphram condenser microphone with three position
patterns and a -10db pad switch.
- The serial number is 45425 - I believe it was made in the 60's or 70's.
I am still trying to research that.
- Physically its in decent shape - but not great.
- Sound wise - it's perfect. Everything works just fine.

Here are some pictures of the actual mic:
http://www.minga.com/austin/neumann/


Price: $950 OBO - Plus shipping/insurance!
Location: Austin TX - USA
Method of payment: Cash/Check/Money Order/PayPal/Cashiers Check
Contact: (Dont reply to this post!)

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Here are some pictures of the same mic (only newer)
http://www.dcaudiovisuel.com/images/...ann_km86_1.jpg
http://www.danalexanderaudio.com/Mic...n/NeuKM86i.jpg

Information:
http://www.dcaudiovisuel.com/product...products_id/48
http://www.danalexanderaudio.com/neumann.html
http://www.arts.arizona.edu/studio/mics/86.html

(All Technical Details Here)
Freq. Responces and Polar Patterns available he
http://www.dcaudiovisuel.com/redirec...e/files_id/514
or
http://www.danalexanderaudio.com/Mic...n/NeuKM86i.jpg

Mic is 200 ohms - but can be converted to 50 ohms by soldering
connections on the output transformer.

All three patterns (omni, figure 8 and cardioid work). The switch is a
little tricky to operate though. But I got the hang of it after a while.

The 10db pad switch works as well.

This mic requires phantom power.

Details:
Pressure Gradient Transducer
Patterns: Omni / Cardioid/Figure 8
Freq Range: 40-20000
Sensitivity at 1kHZ (mV/Pa) 9,5
Source Impedance 200 (can be made to be 50)
Min. Load Impedance: 1000/250
S/N Radio according to DIN 45 590: 68db
Max SPL: 121 or 131 (depending if pre-attentuation is on)
Power: 48+-4 (Phantom)
Weight: 200 grams


Previous Sales of this mic:

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...+km-86i+&hl=en
3K for a pair of these mics.

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=km...com.com&rnum=4
Asking $1100

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=km...ews.com&rnum=8
Asking $950

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=km...ol.com&rnum=12
Asking $1250

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=km...ol.com&rnum=14
Asking $1350

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=km...nk.net&rnum=19
Asking 1200 with Boxes and shock mount.