Peluso Microphone Lab 22 47 LE (RecordingHacks.com)

Peluso Microphone Lab 22 47 LE

The 22 47 LE is a tube mic “inspired by and styled after” the Neumann U-47.

That said, it is not a replica or reproduction. Purists note several differences:

The U-47 offered only two pickup patterns, cardioid and omni, whereas the 22 47 LE offers 9.
The U-47 had two diaphragms with a shared backplate. The 22 47 has a dual-backplate capsule.
The circuitry uses a modern design.

The 22 47 comes in three flavors:

22 47 LE - The Limited Edition uses a Telefunken “steel” tube (Stahlröhren), which is claimed to “provide[s] the same sonic quality as the VF14.”
22 47 SE - The Standard Edition uses an American “steel” tube, identified by SoundOnSound as a 5693/6SJ7.
22 47 - The basic model employs a third tube variation, using a glass triode tube.

In all cases, tubes are hand-selected. All models provide 9 pickup patterns, switched from the power supply.

The microphone comes as a complete system, with Microphone In Wood Box, Power Supply, 7 Conductor Cable, and Shock Mount in Flight Case.

The Peluso Microphone Lab 22 47 LE is also known as: 2247, 2247LE.

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (20 - 22,000 Hz) Cardioid (20 - 22,000 Hz) Bidirectional (20 - 22,000 Hz)

Diaphragm size	Impedance	Max SPL
34mm (1.34'')	200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms))	140 dB

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
855g (30.16oz)	235mm (9.25'')	58mm (2.28'')	3-pin XLR male (1) 7-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires External Power Supply

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