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U 47 fet i

Back by popular demand! The U 47 fet i shaped the smooth and rich sound of the 70s.

  • Exact reproduction of Neumann’s 1970s classic
  • Same large diaphragm capsule as the legendary U 47
  • FET electronics with large output transformer
  • Extremely high SPL capability
U 47 fet i
U 47 fet i

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Suited for:

Max. SPL
147 dB
S/N Ratio
76 dB
Sensitivity
8 mV/Pa

A Legend Reborn

Introduced in 1972 as a successor to the legendary U 47 tube microphone, the U 47 fet became a Neumann classic in its own right. Its smooth yet defined character shaped the sound of the 70s. After a long hiatus, the U 47 fet is finally available again, meticulously reproduced from the same components. A true classic, yet far from outdated.

Dealer Description

The Sound of the Seventies

“Smooth” is the word that best describes the sonic ideal of the seventies. The then new U 47 fet was very much part of that sound. Introduced in 1972, it soon became a studio favorite combining the refined sound balance of its tube predecessor with a new clarity and greater ease of use. Toward the mid-80s, as records became increasingly more strident, the smooth U 47 fet fell out of favor as a vocal microphone and was discontinued. Yet over the years top engineers discovered new applications for the U 47 fet in front of guitar cabinets and kick drums. Eventually, famous vocalists from boy group pop to heavy metal reestablished the U 47 fet as a versatile vocal microphone. So now, by popular demand, it’s back in production.

Far from Outdated

The U 47 fet uses the same K 47 large diaphragm condenser capsule and the same headgrille design as its tube operated predecessor, the legendary U 47, which revolutionized the recording and broadcast industries from 1949 to1960. For sonic continuity, the U 47 fet also uses a similarly oversized output transformer. Otherwise, its transistorized head amplifier is an amazingly advanced design and a testament to Neumann’s state of the art engineering. This “vintage” microphone has a dynamic range of 119 dB!

The U 47 fet can handle extreme SPLs of up to 137 dB, and even 147 dB with the –10 dB pad switch engaged. This, along with its smooth top end and lush midrange, makes the U 47 fet an excellent microphone for bright and loud instruments such as brass and electric guitar. Due to its exceptionally clear and uncluttered low end, it is a great choice for upright bass and bass cabinets. Numerous top engineers consider U 47 fet the ultimate microphone to place in front of the kick drum. At the same time it is an excellent vocal mic for crooners and screamers alike, due to its beautifully balanced response with just a slight, unobtrusive boost in the upper mids for added presence in the mix.

The U 47 fet comes with a unique one-sided swivel mount, which makes it easy to position. Pad and low cut switches are accessible on the rear of the microphone. An additional switch next to the XLR socket allows for attenuating the output signal by 6 dB, which is a handy feature in conjunction with low-headroom vintage preamplifiers.

  • Exact reproduction of the classic U 47 fet (1972-1986)
  • Solid state successor of the legendary U 47 tube microphone
  • Balanced sound with superb presence
  • Cardioid pattern
  • Large output transformer
  • Low self-noise and enormous SPL capability
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Directional Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 40 Hz ... 16 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 8 mV/Pa = –42 dBV ± 1 dB
Rated Impedance 150 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ 25 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ 18 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%²⁾ 137 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation²⁾ 147 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 69 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 76 dB
Maximum output voltage -3.3 dBu
Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) 48 V ± 4 V
Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) 0.5 mA
Matching connector XLR 3 F
Weight 710 g
Diameter 63 mm
Length 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

Diagrams

Cardioid U 47 fet i

Cardioid U 47 fet i Cardioid U 47 fet i
TLM 49 Set

PS 15

Popscreen

PS 15
TLM 49 Set

PS 20 a

Popscreen

PS 20 a
TLM 49 Set

WS 47

Windscreen

WS 47
TLM 49 Set

N 248

Power Supply

N 248
TLM 49 Set

MF 3

Table Stand

MF 3
TLM 49 Set

MF 4

Floor Stand

MF 4
TLM 49 Set

MF 5

Floor Stand

MF 5
TLM 49 Set

STV 4

Stand Extension

STV 4
TLM 49 Set

STV 20

Stand Extension

STV 20
TLM 49 Set

STV 40

Stand Extension

STV 40
TLM 49 Set

STV 60

Stand Extension

STV 60
TLM 49 Set

Z 26 mt

Shock mount

Z 26 mt
TLM 49 Set

MNV 87

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 87
TLM 49 Set

DS 120

Double Mount

DS 120
TLM 49 Set

IC 3 mt

Microphone Cable

IC 3 mt

U 47 fet i

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 006427

U 47 fet i
  • U 47 fet i Microphone
  • Wooden Box
  • Certificate
  • Operting Manual

Suited for:

Max. SPL
147 dB
S/N Ratio
76 dB
Sensitivity
8 mV/Pa

Reviews

U47 Fet review - Neumann have revived this iconic large-diaphragm capacitor mic
Sound on Sound
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WHAT OTHERS SAY

Axel Reinemer talks about  the U 47 fet

Axel Reinemer on the U 47 fet

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