Neumann U 47 FET

Product description

Text by Neumann
The distinctive look of an old Polaroid photograph and the typical sounds of the 1970s are immediately recognizable. Similarly to the Polaroid esthetic, the sound concepts of that innovative period are being rediscovered as an extremely enriching creative element in today's digital world. An icon of that era, the U 47 fet with its unmistakable sound, is now available again. For the new "Collectors Edition U 47 fet", Neumann has resumed production of this classic mic, according to the original production documents and schematics.

This relaunch offers the opportunity of combining history-making technologies side by side to create new realms of sound: Just as a smartphone provides almost unlimited possibilities, digital audio technology can offers endless creative options - with the U 47 fet conferring its own signature sound. The U 47 fet has a cardioid directional characteristic, which can be combined with a -6/-10 dB PAD and a low-cut filter. This microphone is supplied with a high-quality wooden case and an individual certificate.

The list of renowned artists who have created musical masterpieces with the sound of the U 47 fet - including AC/DC, Kate Bush, Bruce Springsteen, and later R.E.M, the Pretenders, a-ha, Dire Straits, Metallica, Michael Bublé and many others - can now grow longer ...

TECHNICAL DATA
Acoustical op. principle ..........................Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern ................................................................... Cardioid
Frequency range ........................................................... 40 Hz to 16 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm................................................8 mV/Pa
Rated impedance .................................................................... 150 ohms
Rated load impedance ......................................................... 1000 ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) ...............................69 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) .................... 76 dB
Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) .......................................................25 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) ......................................... 18 dB-A
Max. SPL2) for THD < 0.5 % ......................................................... 137 dB
with preattenuation .................................................................... 147 dB
Max. output voltage for THD < 0.5 % .......................................–3.3 dBu
Power Supply (P48, IEC 61938) ........................................... 48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) .....................................0.5 mA
Weight ............................................................................................ 710 g
Dimensions ................................................................... Ø 63 x 160 mm

1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2) measured as equivalent el. input signal

EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
U 47 fet i microphone, Wooden case, Certificate, Operating manual