Neumann microphone dating

How can I find out when my Neumann MIC was made?

They made the micrphones and only Neumann knows the serial numbers and production dates. Dealers only would have serial numbers and dates of sales. This may give an indication of when the microphones were produced, but only Neumann will have the exact information. So: Try Neumann again. They are very willing and very friendly.

When was my Neumann U87 made?

My guess is that your U67 was made in 1968 or 1969 and that your U87 was made around 1978 - 1979. If you email Neumann they will tell you. It only takes a few days usually.

How old is my AKG 31926 microphone?

My answer from them was this: The U 87 microphone with serial number 31926 was manufactured in April 1978. Re: How old by serial number? Can you date my AKG 414EB. Ser.No. is 1971. Re: How old by serial number? AKG doe not keep records of its microphones by serial numbers.

When was my Neumann U87 made?

My guess is that your U67 was made in 1968 or 1969 and that your U87 was made around 1978 - 1979. If you email Neumann they will tell you. It only takes a few days usually.

How old is a U 87 microphone with serial number 31926?

You are the MAN Klaus! My answer from them was this: The U 87 microphone with serial number 31926 was manufactured in April 1978. Re: How old by serial number? Can you date my AKG 414EB.

When did Neumann become part of Sennheiser group?

In the year 1991 Neumann became an important part of the Sennheiser Group. Technical Grammy 1999 - A highlight of the history of the company so far was certainly the Technical Grammy of 1999, awarded in recognition of all of its technological accomplishments.