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U48

A historically accurate recreation of the legendary U47 variant, the U48 features bidirectional (figure 8) capability, as well as cardioid.

$9,995.00$19,990.00

U48

A historically accurate recreation of the legendary U47 variant, the U48 features bidirectional (figure 8) capability, as well as cardioid.

$9,995.00$19,990.00

U48

The U48, a historically accurate U47 variant, features Figure-8 instead of Omnidirectional as its secondary polar pattern and is easily distinguishable by its red polar pattern logo.

Features

  • Classic punchy, mid-forward sound with pleasing bite 
  • Legendary extended low frequency response 
  • Cardioid and Figure 8 polar pattern selection 
  • US-made historically accurate M7 center-terminated capsule 
  • TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik VF14K vacuum tube 
  • Point-to-point wired in the USA true to the original design 
  • Includes American-made vintage-compatible cable and fully regulated power supply 

Technical Specifications

Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8
Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Power Source: External Power Supply
Capsule: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M7 – Center Terminated Large Diaphragm
Tube: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik VF14K
Transformer: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik BV8
Sensitivity: 24.5 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.3%
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 127 dB
S/N Ratio: 85 dBA
Self Noise (Amplifier): 9 dBA
Dimensions: 240 mm L x 60 mm Dia
Weight: 620 g
Included Accessories: Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Wooden Box, Flight Case

Frequency Response

Samples

Configuration Options

U48

Single microphone system

Each system includes:

  • U48 Microphone
  • M 940H Power Supply
  • M 840TH Sommer Tube Microphone Cable – 10m
  • M 740 Shock Mount
  • FC40 Locking Flight Case
  • WB40 Wooden Microphone Box

U48 Stereo Set

A frequency and gain matched pair of microphones with dual power supply 

Each system includes: 

  • (2x) Matched U48 Microphones 
  • M 940HS Power Supply 
  • (2x) M 840TH Sommer Tube Microphone Cables 10m
  • (2x) M 740 Shock Mounts 
  • FC40S Locking Flight Case 
  • (2x) WB40 Wooden Microphone Boxes 

Live From the Lab
Legal

TELEFUNKEN provides these multitrack audio files for the sole purpose of allowing individuals an opportunity to utilize them for home studio use and for educational purposes only.

No commercial use is permitted.  Any commercial use or reuse is strictly forbidden.

By downloading any track hereunder the user agrees to properly attribute all copyrights and to display the following on any non-commercial reuse of the video and multitrack audio files as follows:

All audio files have been engineered and recorded by TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik and are presented for educational and demonstrational purposes only.

Live From the Lab
About

The LIVE FROM THE LAB live music video series is recorded and filmed at TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s facility in South Windsor, CT. Each session is tracked live exclusively with TELEFUNKEN microphones and features unique performances from a variety of local, regional, national, and international artists and ensembles.

The multitrack audio files from these sessions are available for free download via clickable links below the individual performance videos. All audio files are presented in .WAV format and were recorded at 24bit / 48KHz sample rate. They are clearly labeled in the same format with the source listed first (LEAD VOX, ACOUSTIC, PIANO), followed by the microphone used (C12, AR-51, etc) and can be downloaded and imported into your Digital Audio Workstation of choice.

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