FLEA Microphones FLEA47 Tube Condenser Mic with Telefunken EF12 Tube and F47 Capsule #11575 (Used)

A faithful modern replica of one of the most coveted large-diaphragm condenser mics ever made, the FLEA Microphones FLEA47 delivers the legendary Neumann U 47 sound with meticulous attention to detail. This comes with the F47 capsule - Flea's identical clone of an early version of the brass rings K47 capsule providing enhanced top-end. It also includes the Telefunken EF12 Tube upgrade.

The BV8 transformer is one of the defining components of the original Neumann U 47's sound, contributing significantly to its low-end weight, harmonic richness, and overall character. The FLEA47 includes a faithful replica of the classic BV8, ensuring the signal path honors the original design rather than approximating it with modern substitutes. The BV8 plays a critical role in shaping the microphone's impedance characteristics and its interaction with your mic preamp, both of which affect tone in ways that are immediately audible.

FEATURES:

• Faithful replica of the classic U 47 microphone produced by Neumann
• F47 capsule is exact clone of the K47 capsule
• Telefunken EF12 vacuum tube
• Replica BV8 transformer delivers authentic vintage character
• Cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns offer flexibility for recording vocals, instruments, room ambience, and more
• Frequency range: 35 Hz – 18 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 25 mV/Pa | 18 mV/Pa
• Rated impedance: 50/200 ohms
• Constructed with a nickel-plated duraluminium body
• Produced in small batches in Slovakia with extreme attention to detail