Advanced Audio CM47VE
Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone
Microphone$895Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone
- Topology
- tube condenser
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Form factor
- Side-address studio microphone body with external power supply
- Powered
- true
- Drivers
- 32mm AK47 capsule, single back-plate, 6-micron mylar skin with brass surround, 6072a tube (Class A dual-stage CCDA design)
- Frequency response
- 20Hz-20kHz ±3dB
- Polar pattern
- 9 selectable patterns (multi-pattern, switched from power supply)
- Impedance (Ω)
- <200
Details
Controls: 9-pattern selector on power supply
I/O: 7-pin mic cable to dedicated external tube power supply; XLR output from PSU
Notable use: Jacquire King (Grammy-winning engineer/producer)
Notes: "Vintage Edition" variant of the CM47, inspired by the Neumann U-47; described as having a more vintage/"darker" response above 10kHz than the standard CM47 and response within ±1.5dB of a post-1958 U47. Part of the "Producer's Choice" custom-editions line. Sensitivity/max SPL not separately published.