Peluso 2247 Vacuum Tube Microphone

The Peluso 22 47 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone styled after the legendary "Neumann U-47". The Peluso 22 47 is equipped with a glass triode tube. In the 1970's German radio modified the original U-47 incorporating this glass style tube to conform to broadcast standards. This tube helps the 22 47 achieve its high gain and low noise floor. Our tubes are thoroughly tested and fully covered by our 3-year warranty. Professional engineers enjoy great success with the 22 47 for a wide range of applications. The 22 47 is know for its smooth sound, high gain and low noise floor. There are countless applications for this versatile microphone.

The 22 47 is paired with the Peluso MX-56 power supply. The dual sided capsule in the 22 47 enable the power supply to feature 9 polar patterns in an array from omni-directional to cardioid to figure eight.

The 22 47 comes with a 7-conductor cable with standard 7 pin XLR connector.

Acoustically matched pairs available upon special request.

Microphone kit comes as a complete system including: 22 47 Microphone in a Wood Box, Power Supply, Standard XLR Cable Assembly, and a Shock Mount all packed in a Flight Case.

Comparing the 22 47, 22 47 LE and 22 47 SE:

All of the microphones in our 22 47 line are styled after the vintage Neumann U-47. This legendary microphone, manufactured in the 1950s and 60s, was revered for its clear sound, smooth and warm mid range, balanced high end and great body. The U-47 was used extensively during the recordings of the Beatles music and has continued to be used in countless well-known recordings since. Neumann discontinued production of this model when Telefunken ceased production of its key component, the metal VF 14 tube.

Our 22 47 LE model is supplied with a German vintage tube from this era. We have worked for years to acquire a supply of these rare tubes. We are proud to offer a microphone with this true vintage tube. With our 22 47 SE model we are able to offer the same sonic quality with an American style metal tube.

These tubes are available to us in larger quantities. This allows us to provide the sonic qualities of a "47" microphone with a lower price. The only discernible difference in sound between these two models is a 2 dB quieter noise floor on the SE model.

The Peluso 22 47 model is based on a modification to the original U-47 for German Radio broadcast standards in the 1970s incorporating a glass triode tube. Carefully selected components, thorough testing, and attention to detail all come together making these some of our most popular microphones.