UHER D9/HI MID 1960S - XLR

ELEGANT 1960s UHER DYNAMIC WITH TELEFUNKEN-STYLE ENGINEERING

The Uher D9/Hi, produced in West Germany during the 1960s,Is an unusual one for the company. compact, engineered with the same internal dynamic architecture found in Telefunken’s D9-series designs.

While the capsule construction and acoustic chamber show clear family resemblance, the D9/Hi stands apart with its unique outer shell

This example is in excellent optical condition, converted professionally to a modern XLR connection, and retains all original internal components.

CONDITION

VERY GOOD

TECHNICAL CONDITION

unfortunately - a small rattling noise is present when the microphone is being moved.

Clean, functional sound when stationary

BUILD & DESIGN

The D9/Hi’s body is a sleek cylindrical casting with Uher’s distinctive contours—minimalist but unmistakably vintage German. The outer shell is unique to the Uher variant, offering a smoother, more refined aesthetic compared to the sharper industrial lines of contemporary Telefunken and other D-series models.

Internally, the microphone follows the classic dynamic structure of the D9 family:
a deep acoustic chamber, tightly suspended diaphragm system, and compact transformer coupling. Uher’s build quality of this era was exceptional, and the D9/Hi feels more substantial in the hand than many competing models.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid (practical behaviour)
Frequency Response: Smooth vintage roll-off with characteristic mid presence
Output: Balanced (XLR – modified)
Features: Original internals, Uher body shell, compact D9-family capsule design

SOUND CHARACTERISTICS

Sonically, the D9/Hi sits comfortably within the Telefunken-style dynamic tradition:
a focused midrange, subtle vintage body, and soft, polite high-frequency roll-off typical of early 1960s dynamics.

Its sound can be described as:

• Warm, slightly rounded lows
• Forward midrange ideal for speech, guitar, or vintage character recording
• Gentle top end, never harsh

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

• Estimated Range: 80 Hz – 12,000 Hz
• Low-End: Warm and modest
• Mids: Prominent, vintage presence
• Highs: Soft, rounded roll-of

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