

ADK Frankfurt 49-T
Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
The Frankfurt 49-T is the newest mic in ADK’s “T-Fet” series, and the second with a K47-style capsule. Like all the T-Fet mics, it has a 3-way pattern switch and British output transformer. Unlike the other T-Fets, this particular mic had not been sold in a fixed Cardioid edition.
The 49-T uses the GK49 capsule from ADK’s 3-Zigma product line. The GK49 is the darker of ADK’s two K47-style capsules.
The mic’s circuit is made with high-quality parts, including Wima capacitors, a premium JFET from Phillips/Norelco, and an Oxford/OEP output transformer. The same components can be found in all five T-Fet models.
Three switches located below the headbasket allow for multiple configuration options:
A 3-way switch on the front of the microphone allows selection of Cardioid, Omni, or Figure-8 polar patterns.
On the rear of the mic, the first of two 3-position switches allows selection of two high-pass filters: -6dB/octave at either 100Hz or 160Hz.
A second 3-way switch controls the input pad: 0dB, -8dB, or -16dB.
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The mic was released in 2013.
Specifications
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Omnidirectional
(n/a mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Cardioid (n/a mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Bidirectional (n/a mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diaphragm diameter: 27.5mm Capsule diameter: 34mm Diaphragm gauge: 5 microns |
n/a |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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530g (18.70oz) | 213mm (8.39'') | 50mm (1.97'') |
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Power Specifications |
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