Tube microphone

In times of digital recording and lossless processing, many users long for the “analog” sound character of a tube microphone.

Due to its uniquely present, mid-range sound character, the M 147 is ideal for male and female vocals as well as for speech applications such as voice-over and dubbing. Its sound properties also make it ideal for individual recording of solo instruments. Unlike many other tube microphones, the M 147 can also be used for very quiet sound sources thanks to an exceptionally low self-noise of just 12 dB-A. Although its maximum sound pressure level of 114 dB seems quite low, the M 147 can also be used for loud sources because the distortion factor only increases very slowly and reaches 5% at 134 dB SPL. This is intentional: the M 147 makes loudness audible in the form of saturation effects - just like in the days of analogue tape machines.

• Pressure gradient receiver with the large diaphragm capsule of the legendary U 47 and M 49
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 - 20,000 kHz
• Maximum sound pressure level: 114 dB for K < 0.5%, 134 dB for K < 5%
• max. 8 dBu output voltage
• Nominal impedance: 50 Ohm
• Nominal load impedance:1 kOhm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): 57 x 142 mm
• Weight: 460g