Neumann was founded in 1928 in Berlin, Germany and fast became a prominent manufacturer of professional recording microphones. Their best-known products are condenser microphones for broadcast, live and music production purposes. For several decades Neumann was also a leading manufacturer of cutting lathes for phonograph disks, and even ventured into the field of mixing desks for a while.
Many products introduced in the history of the company have become milestones of professional audio technology. It is no accident that when listing their equipment, audio studio almost always put Neumann microphones at the top of the list — they are a recognised sign of a highly professional operation. It all gives the customer the certainty of acquiring a product with unsurpassed sound quality, reliability and lasting value, an investment that usually survives several generations of audio engineers. Although Neumann microphones certainly are not cheap, professionals know from their daily experience that they are worth the cost. Many owners of home recording studios also dream of having “a real Neumann” of their own.
