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NeumannU47 fet Bon Scott Edition Condenser Microphone

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Neumann U47 fet Bon Scott Edition Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A limited commemorative U 47 fet reissue with Bon Scott-specific presentation details and the same stated performance as Neumann’s current-production U 47 fet reissue.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Recording professionals needing a microphone for high-SPL sources
  • Studios recording lead vocals, guitar or bass amplifiers, and kick drums
  • Collectors and Bon Scott or AC/DC fans seeking one of 300 serialized microphones

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Buyers seeking a different sonic specification from the current-production U 47 fet reissue
  • Those who do not need a limited-edition commemorative presentation

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Neumann U47 fet Bon Scott Edition Condenser Microphone construction detail

Detail 01

Cardioid polar pattern

The microphone uses a cardioid pickup pattern.

Detail 02

40 Hz–16 kHz frequency response

Its stated frequency-response range is 40 Hz to 16 kHz.

Detail 03

137/147 dB SPL maximum

The stated maximum SPL is 137 dB at 0.5% THD, increasing to 147 dB with the pad engaged.

Detail 04

48 V phantom power

The microphone requires P48 phantom power compliant with IEC 61938.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This edition is technically identical to the current-production U 47 fet reissue.
  2. 02It requires 48 V phantom power.
  3. 03Maximum SPL is 137 dB, or 147 dB with the integrated pad engaged.
  4. 04Production is limited to 300 microphones worldwide, serialized 80001 through 80300.
Neumann U47 fet Bon Scott Edition Condenser Microphone close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How does the Bon Scott Edition differ from the standard U 47 fet?

It has the same performance and specifications as the current-production U 47 fet reissue, with exclusive Bon Scott cosmetics, individual serialization, a black wooden presentation box, and a commemorative booklet.

02How many U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition microphones were made?

Neumann limited the edition to 300 microphones worldwide, individually serialized from 80001 through 80300.

03What recording applications is it stated for?

The supplied product information identifies lead vocals, guitar amplifiers, bass cabinets, kick drums, and other high-SPL sources.

04Why is Bon Scott associated with this microphone?

The product information states that producers Harry Vanda and George Young selected a Neumann U 47 fet for Bon Scott’s performances during sessions for AC/DC recordings including the 1977 album Let There Be Rock.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Product Type
Large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
site51500000484261

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