Description
The Flea Flea48 Vintage Tube Microphone is an exact replica of the Neumann / Telefunken U48. It is equipped with F7 capsule – our exact replica of M7 capsule, our replica of transformer and Flea EF12 tube (also available with the TELEFUNKEN EF12 tube). In fact, this is the same tube with different heating. We consider its sound character as closest to original.
The advantage of this microphone is figure 8 polar pattern which is coming handy to eliminate too big ambiance of the room, studio, what is not possible with omni polar pattern like, for instance, on FLEA47 (or U47).
The full set includes: the mic in wooden box, cable, shockmount and power supply.
Flea48 Vintage Specifications:
- Directional pattern cardioid | eight
- Sensitivity at 1kHz 20mV/Pa | 14mV/Pa
- Rated impedance 50/200 Ohm
- Rated load impedance min 500/2000 Ohm
- Capsules:
- 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.
- Transformer: A faithful replica of the classic BV8 transformer.
- Tubes:
- Standard: FLEA EF12, offering reliability and longevity.
- Upgrade Option: Original Telefunken EF12 tube for an additional cost.
- Choose from two elegant finishes:
- Glossy Chrome for a sleek, modern look.
- Matt Nickel for a classic, refined appearance.
- Weight 660g
Neumann / Telefunken U48, the origin:
- Neumann introduced the Neumann U47 to the market in 1947 and the Neumann U48 in 1949.
- Until the late 1950s, due to the post-war situation, Neumann used Telefunken’s international sales network to distribute its products outside Germany. As a result, microphones intended for export markets carried the Telefunken logo, while those sold within Germany retained the Neumann branding.
- In 1958, Neumann established its own international distribution network and ended its collaboration with Telefunken.
- At that point, Telefunken turned to AKG to develop a new microphone based on the AKG C12, resulting in the Telefunken ELA M 251.
