| Peluso 2247LE Details
This microphone is inspired by and styled after the legendary "Neumann U-47", utilizing the German steel tube (Stahlröhren) . We use a Telefunken Steel Tube in the 22 47 LE which works excellently in the circuit and provides the same sonic quality as the VF14. Each tube is selected individually and the selection parameters are the same or even better as Neumann used for the VF14. There are some tubes in the Telefunken Steel Tube family which are perfectly suitable to replace the old VF14 if they get an independent filament supply. Technically the only difference in the tube used in the old U47 is that the one that we use has a separate filament supply coming from the power supply.
Our 22 47 LE has the additional feature of 9 polar patterns, controlled from the power supply. It captures the low frequency nuances of the original "47" with smooth mids and balanced highs.
The microphone comes as a complete system, with Microphone In Wood Box, Power Supply, 7 Conductor Cable, and Shock Mount in Flight Case. Hand made in the USA.
Peluso 2247LE Specification
- Type: Condenser Pressure Gradient w/ 34mm capsule
- Frequency Range: 20Hz/22Khz
- Polar Pattern: 9 - Switchable from omni- to bi-directional
- Sensitivity: 12 mv/pa
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- SPL: 140 db
- Equivalent Noise: 16 db (A-weighted)
- Tube Type: EF Stahlröhren (Steel Tube)
- Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply
- Size: 58mm x 235 mm
- Weight: 855 g
What We Think
2247LE: “Mr. Natural” – neutral but not boring, full sounding from top to bottom. Peluso does not tune their 2247 in reference to 50 year old U-47’s, but rather more like the original sound of the M7 capsule. Don’t expect a dark top like many other 47 clones! Smooth and full midrange response also, not a scooped sound here. Out of the entire Peluso line it’s the greatest “go to” mic you could want for full and rich sound on anything. The “LE” features the EF Stahlröhren (Steel Tube) Telefunken at higher cost, those on a budget can get virtually the same sound out of the “SE” version which utilizes the American Style 5693 tube which is lower cost and more readily available.
- Warren Dent, Front End Audio |
