Soundelux E47
Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
The E47 was designed to reproduce the best aspects of the Neumann U47. It is a tube condenser, and a lookalike to the U47, although there are differences (both cosmetic and under the grille).
The original E47 mic had two gold-sputtered 6-micron diaphragms, but in its default configuration (as shipped from the factory) only the front membrane was active, fixing the mic in cardioid mode. A switch mounted on a circuit board inside the microphone brought the rear diaphragm into the circuit, and enabled the continuously-variable pattern selector built into the power supply. The E47 User Manual (see sidebar link) contains instructions for switching the mic into multipattern mode.
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The JAN submini [tube in the E47] has the same input impedance as a VF14 [tube used in the U47] but a little less input capacitance, resulting in a 1dB bump in the E47’s response around 10 kHz, compared to the original U47’s response.
The E47 shipped in a wooden box, with dedicated power supply, cable, and shockmount.
The mic carried a 3-year parts and labor warranty. When available, it retailed for $3950.
In 2005, Soundelux replaced the E47 with the E47C.
The Soundelux E47 is also known as: E-47.
The mic was released in 2001.
Specifications
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Omnidirectional
(16.5 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Cardioid (16.5 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Bidirectional (16.5 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diaphragm diameter: 26mm Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns |
n/a | Max SPL: 134 dB |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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646g (22.79oz) | 227mm (8.94'') | 64mm (2.52'') |
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Power Specifications |
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