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FLEA47

Large-diaphragm tube condenser (EF12), cardioid and omni, BV8-type output transformer; a replica of the Neumann U 47

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / omni
Sensitivity
−32 dBV/Pa computed
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
35 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the graph cardioid. Graph titled "FLEA47 - cardioid" on vintage-style graph paper, 0-50 dB; the curve sits near 30 dB (relative). Distance, capsule (F7 or F47), tube and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the product page
CapsuleF7 (replica of the M7) as standard; F47 (clone of the K47) as an option. "Standard: F7 Capsule, our precise replica of the iconic M7 capsule. Optional: F47 Capsule, an exact clone of the revered K47 capsule, available at no extra cost." The specification table says "F7 or F47/49".
Sensitivity−32 dBV/Pa (25 mV/Pa), cardioid, 1 kHz; also −34.9 dBV/Pa, omni. Not stated by the manufacturer: From 25 and 18 mV/Pa: 20·log10(mV/1000).
Output impedance200 ohm, rated; 50 ohm alternative; also 50 ohm, other output setting. "Rated Impedance: 50/200 Ohm". How the two are chosen is not said.
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, minimum, 200 ohm output; also 500 ohm, minimum, 50 ohm output. "Rated Load Impedance: min 500/2000 Ohm".
Rated frequency range35 Hz to 18 kHz. "Frequency Range: 35Hz - 18kHz".
Poweringdedicated external power supply (included). "a dedicated power supply"; the box holds the power supply, mic-PSU cable and power cord.
Weight660 g
Supplied accessorieswooden box; power supply; mic-PSU cable; shock mount; power cord; dust cover; printed manual. "Everything Included In The Box".
TubeFLEA EF12 as standard; Telefunken or Valvo EF12 as a paid option (+500 €)
TransformerBV8 (FLEA replica)
GrilleGlossy chrome or matt nickel

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © FLEA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on flea-microphones.comRecording Hacks

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