FLEA Microphones
FLEA47
Large-diaphragm tube condenser (EF12), cardioid and omni, BV8-type output transformer; a replica of the Neumann U 47
Power Dedicated external power supply (included).
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Switchable, 2
- Sensitivity
- −32 dBV/Pa computed
- Rated range
- 35 – 18k Hz
Curve transparency
Angle
Distance
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
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.
In practice
All specs
| From the product page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | F7 (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 impedance | 200 ohmrated; 50 ohm alternative; also 50 ohm, other output setting. "Rated Impedance: 50/200 Ohm". How the two are chosen is not said. | |
| Rated load impedance | 2000 ohmminimum, 200 ohm output; also 500 ohm, minimum, 50 ohm output. "Rated Load Impedance: min 500/2000 Ohm". | |
| Rated frequency range | 35 Hz to 18 kHz"Frequency Range: 35Hz - 18kHz". | |
| Powering | dedicated external power supply (included)"a dedicated power supply"; the box holds the power supply, mic-PSU cable and power cord. | |
| Weight | 660 g | |
| Supplied accessories | wooden box; power supply; mic-PSU cable; shock mount; power cord; dust cover; printed manual"Everything Included In The Box". | |
| Tube | FLEA EF12 as standard; Telefunken or Valvo EF12 as a paid option (+500 €) | |
| Transformer | BV8 (FLEA replica) | |
| Grille | Glossy chrome or matt nickel | |
Documents
- FLEA47flea-microphones.com, Vintage Series
- FLEA47 - cardioid: frequency response graphproduct page image
- FLEA47 - omni: frequency response graphproduct page image
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © FLEA Microphones, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.