Telefunken TF47 Three-Pattern Large Diaphragm Microphone System

Boasting newly designed custom headgrilles for transparency and openness, hand-plugged circuit boards, and selected American and European vacuum tubes and transformers, the TF47 from TELEFUNKEN delivers the combination of vintage microphone elements and modern fidelity and reliability.

The design of the TF47 is based on the “German” sound, drawing inspiration from the historic U47 and M49. With a deep low end and a forward midrange, the TF47 is excellent for adding depth and presence to any source. These characteristics make it especially ideal for recording vocals, guitar amps, and drums.

At the heart of the TF47 is an all-brass K47-style capsule, new old stock 5840W vacuum tube, and custom-made historically accurate BV8 transformer (as found in the U47). These components deliver a warm and punchy sound reminiscent of the U47 and M49 with a pleasant top end articulation that sits perfect in a mix. This Alchemy Series Microphone TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has been designed, hand-built, and tested to strict quality standards in Connecticut, USA, featuring unique sonic profiles developed from the ground up.

Applications

• R&B, rap or aggressive vocals, female soul vocals
• Upright bass
• Toms and kick out
• Trombone
• Cello
• Percussion

Includes

• TF47 Three-pattern large diaphram microphone
• M 903 Power Supply
• M 803 Tube Microphone Cable
• M 703 Shock Mount
• M 782 Stand Mount
• Microphone Sleeve
• ZC03 Zipper Shell Case

Features

• Forward mid-range, reminiscent of the U47
• Smooth and detailed top end
• Full and round low end
• Hand assembled in the USA
• K47-style capsule and BV8 transformer, similar to the U47

Specifications

• Capsule: K47-Style Center-Terminated
• Tube Type: NOS 5840W
• Transformer: Custom-Made Vintage Spec BV8
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
• Dimensions (L x Dia): 7.87 x 1.81 in (200 mm x 46 mm)
• Microphone Weight: 1.53 lbs (695 g)