What We Think - Peluso 2247 SE Review

"The Peluso 2247 SE is perhaps the best value in Peluso's 47-style microphone offerings. Why? Well, improvements in the circuit design as well as moving up to a premium and readily available American made 'steel tube' improves the low-frequency performance and results in a tighter, better defined bottom. According to Peluso, this mic can’t be picked out from the 'LE' version with the German-made tube in blind tests. My experience with this microphone is that it is what I like to call 'medium-voiced'; meaning that it works well for most singers since the 47-style capsule sits right in the middle of the range of the classic microphone range. That's one of the reasons why a vintage U 47 microphone is so loved by studios and engineers the world over - they flat-out work, and sound exceptional in the process! However, the original U-47 microphones are all over the map due to the electrical drift that has occurred over the years, as well as the fact that repairs had to have been carried out on each microphone and by different folks. So it's very reasonable to say that you are never, ever going to find two that sound much alike. With this in mind, Peluso designed the 2247 family to perform like a U 47 would have right off the assembly line 60+ years ago. Understandably, the 2247 SE is a brighter microphone, but it's certainly not shrill. It is still quite smooth and buttery on top and it begs to be worked closely due to it's nice proximity effect. I found the 2247 SE to be an exceptional match with the A Designs Pacifica for a hip-hop / modern rock vocal. But a Vintech X73, Chandler Limited TG Channel, or Great River ME-1NV would be excellent companions for this microphone."

Alan Moon - Front End Audio