Neumann U47
The legend
- the U47 is regularly used all over the world up to today in professional productions due to its excellent sound characteristics
- first condenser microphone with switchable polar patterns (omni, cardioid)
- capsules: M7 (glued diaphragm) or K47 (screwed diaph.)
- VF14M tube, BV-08 output transformer
- very low self-noise (14 dBA)
- powerful, clear sound with graceful character of its own
- 'mix-ready' signal with a slight presence boost in the upper mids
- soft treble rounding due to the reflections within the grill
- serviced by Andreas Grosser
- manufacturing period: 1949-1965
Favourite applications: the studio standard microphone for vocals (Beatles, Frank Sinatra … ); also suitable for acoustic guitar, piano, upright bass, sax (J. Coltrane), room
- 1 Day69 €
- 2 Days116 €
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Weekend
(Fr-Mo) 150 €