Does the Neumann U47 FET I require phantom power?

Neumann describe the U47 FET as a fixed–pattern cardioid microphone, although it actually has a distinctly hypercardioid response for all frequencies above about 500Hz. The microphone requires standard 48V phantom power, but has an extremely low current requirement of just 0.5mA.

How can I make a microphone?

Easy Studio Hack: How to Make a DIY Microphone Using an Old…

1. Remove the woofer from an old speaker. Most speakers can be reverse engineered into DIY mics.
2. Attach the speaker to a microphone cable.
3. Test your microphone.
4. Build a frame or box so your mic can stand up.
5. Record with your new, free microphone.

Is Telefunken Neumann?

All microphones sold for broadcast or for export were badged with the TELEFUNKEN diamond logo, while domestic products were badged with the Neumann logo.

Is U87 A FET mic?

The original U87 followed in the footsteps of the remarkable tube U67 (and looks pretty much the same). It was one of Neumann’s first FET mics and sounds not dissimilar to its tube predecessor, having a solid, beautifully defined sound that sits easily in the track.

Is Neumann U87 FET?

The U 87 was designed as a solid-state version of the U 67 tube microphone. It retained the K67-style capsule of the U67, but replaced the tube amplifier circuit with a FET/transformer design. In short, the U87 was a tripolar FET condenser with a transformer-coupled output.

Is Telefunken still in business?

When AEG was bought by Daimler in 1985, “Telefunken” was dropped from the company name. In 1995, Telefunken was sold to Tech Sym Corporation (owners of Continental Electronics Corporation of Dallas) for $9 million. However, Telefunken remained a German company.

Is a U47 good for vocals?

The U47 FET in The Studio There is really no comparing the two microphones. It’s also an excellent vocal mic, as it’s great for cutting out bleed on a live scratch vocal and imparts its own smoky flavor to the human voice.