The BeesNeez Oliver FET Microphone is a handcrafted large-diaphragm condenser designed to deliver smooth vintage-inspired tone with the clarity and reliability of modern solid-state circuitry.
Built in Australia with premium components and meticulous craftsmanship, the Oliver FET captures vocals and instruments with rich midrange presence, controlled low-end response, and a refined high-frequency character. Inspired by classic European condenser microphone designs, the Oliver offers engineers a versatile studio microphone capable of producing polished, professional recordings across a wide range of applications. At the heart of the Oliver FET is a custom BeesNeez large-diaphragm capsule designed to provide natural tonal balance and detailed transient response. The solid-state FET circuit delivers low noise performance and excellent headroom, allowing the microphone to handle everything from intimate vocal performances to dynamic acoustic instruments with ease. Its carefully tuned frequency response emphasizes clarity and musicality while maintaining the warmth and character engineers expect from boutique studio microphones. The Oliver also incorporates a custom BeesNeez transformer that contributes subtle harmonic depth while preserving detail and articulation. This combination of precision capsule design, transformer-balanced output, and handcrafted construction results in a studio microphone that blends vintage sonic character with modern reliability, making it an excellent choice for vocals, acoustic instruments, piano, drum overheads, and general studio recording.
BeesNeez Oliver FET Microphone Features
- Vintage-Inspired Tone: Featuring a BeesNeez BN – K47 cardioid capsule—a highly faithful recreation of the classic Neumann K47—the Oliver FET delivers that beloved U47 FET-style frequency response with clarity and character.
- Transformerless FET Design: Its transformer-free topology ensures lightning-fast transients and a crisp high end, while still capturing that rich, vintage sonic character.
- Artisanal Capsule Craftsmanship: The K7 capsule uses a 6 µm DuPont Mylar diaphragm, hand-framed, sputtered, tuned, and affixed to the single backplate, entirely crafted in-house—a balance of art and science.
- Durable, Elegant Build: The body is precision-machined from a single piece of 380-grade brass—valued for its superior electromagnetic shielding—powder-coated for longevity. The base is similarly CNC-turned from solid brass, and the integrated head grille adds both structural integrity and aesthetic finesse.
BeesNeez Oliver FET Microphone Specifications
- Type: Large-diaphragm FET condenser
- Polar Pattern: Fixed cardioid
- Capsule: BeesNeez K7 (K47 replica) with 6 µm DuPont Mylar diaphragm
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: ~20 mV/Pa (cardioid)
- Impedance: approx. 150 Ω
- Max SPL: ~120 dB
- Power: Requires 48 V phantom power (electronically balanced)
BeesNeez Oliver FET Microphone Includes
- BeesNeez Oliver FET Microphone
- Shock Mount
- Hard Carry Case
- Manufacturer Warranty
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