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SupercardioidNeumann U47fet

  discontinued Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

Neumann U47fet

Description

The 47fet was intended to be a phantom-powered, FET version of the U47 tube microphone, designed a few years after the VF14 tube at the heart of the U47 became unavailable.

Two versions of the microphone were sold:

  • U47feti - male XLR connector
  • U47fet - male DIN 41524 (Tuchel) connector

(Each of the above was also available in a “dark matt finish,” specified U 47 fet i mt or U 47 fet mt.)

The capsule is shockmounted within the headbasket to reduce mechanical interference.

A wiring schematic for the U47fet can be found in the 1983 user guide.

The mic was manufactured from 1969 through 1986.

The Neumann U47fet is also known as: U-47-FET, fet47, U-47fet, 47fet.

The mic was released in 1969.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Supercardioid (8 mV/Pa; 40 - 16,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF @ 200 Hz (Via Switch)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a
 150 Ohms (Low)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
710g (25.04oz) 160mm (6.30'') 63mm (2.48'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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