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Telefunken U48 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Telefunken U48 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

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According to the book Recording The Beatles, the U48 was one of George Martin's favorite microphones when actually "recording The Beatles". Utilizing the same M7 capsule, BV8 output transformer and VF14K vacuum tube as TELEFUNKEN's historic reissue of the U47, the U48 features cardioid and bidirectional capsule capabilities (instead of the cardioid and omnidirectional found in the U47). Its authoritative mid-range and extended low-end response have made the TELEFUNKEN U48 an excellent tool for recording vocals and acoustic instruments, both near and far.

  • Type : Condenser Pressure Gradient
  • Capsule : M7
  • Frequency Range : 20Hz / 20kHz
  • Polar Pattern : Cardioid and Figure 8
  • Tube Type : VF-14K
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Product Name Telefunken U48 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
Brand Telefunken
Condition New
MPN U48
UPC 658700923657
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • 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
  • 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
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

Telefunken U48 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

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According to the book Recording The Beatles, the U48 was one of George Martin's favorite microphones when actually "recording The Beatles". Utilizing the same M7 capsule, BV8 output transformer and VF14K vacuum tube as TELEFUNKEN's historic reissue of the U47, the U48 features cardioid and bidirectional capsule capabilities (instead of the cardioid and omnidirectional found in the U47). Its authoritative mid-range and extended low-end response have made the TELEFUNKEN U48 an excellent tool for recording vocals and acoustic instruments, both near and far.

  • Type : Condenser Pressure Gradient
  • Capsule : M7
  • Frequency Range : 20Hz / 20kHz
  • Polar Pattern : Cardioid and Figure 8
  • Tube Type : VF-14K
More Information
Product Name Telefunken U48 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
Brand Telefunken
Condition New
MPN U48
UPC 658700923657
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • 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
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
Tech Specs
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
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