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The TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik U48 condenser microphone captures your performance with stunning detail. Its cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns provide versatile pickup for vocals and instruments. You'll achieve a balanced, articulate sound thanks to the U48's ultralow noise preamp and transformer. The handcrafted M7 capsule and VF14K tube replicate nuances in your voice or instrument with pinpoint accuracy. Point-to-point wiring and premium components deliver a transparent signal path. When you're ready to record, the U48 gives you a classic sound with extended low frequency response and a hint of pleasing midrange bite. For discerning musicians seeking vintage character and modern performance, the U48 microphone delivers.

TELEFUNKEN U48
TELEFUNKEN U48

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  • US-made historically accurate M7 center-terminated capsule
  • TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik VF14K vacuum tube
  • Point-to-point wired in the USA true to the original design
  • Includes American-made vintage-compatible cable

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  • Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz–20kHz, ±3dB
  • Power Source: External Power Supply
  • Capsule: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M7 – Center Terminated Large Diaphragm
  • Tube: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik VF14K
  • Transformer: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik BV8
  • Sensitivity: 24.5 mV/Pa, ±1dB
  • THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.3%
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ω
  • Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 127dB
  • S/N Ratio: 85dBA
  • Self Noise (Amplifier): 9dBA
  • Dimensions: 240 x 60 mm
  • Weight: 620g
  • Included Accessories: Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Wooden Box, Flight Case