Neumann U47 fet

Billster · 18th October 2005

Hello Neumann-slutz,
I´ve been offered a Neumann U47 fet stereo set for a reasonable price (€ 4.200.- that is), but I am not really informed about the different U47 types.

I only know, that, when I recorded various singers (myself included) a while ago with U47 bottle type mics, it was the sweetest and most 3 dimensional vocal sound I ever heard. In short : it floored me thumbsup

Now, do you have any info regarding the fet version ?

Thanks,
Bill

I Lurk · 18th October 2005

The good newz is 47fet can be amazing microphone. Most of the time on instruments, but I often like them on female vocal.

The bad newz is that if you refeering to the tube vf14 version of the U47, it is a whole different beast.

I just find them very different while they share a similar name.

That said, if you are disapointed, I might be interested in one of the two aquisition.

best regards

gainreduction · 18th October 2005

Killer on kick drum and might work well on acoustic guitar and some vox aswell. "Everywhere" with Michelle Branch has the 47fet on lead vocals so listening to that track might give a hint 'bout how it sounds on vocals. But then again, there's more to a vocal sound than the mic.

Anyway it's a versatile mic but it doesn't sound like a vf14 tube U47 and doesn't do the job the same way in typical u47 applications. That doesn't mean it sucks, it just sounds different.

My first choice for having in front of the kick drum, combined with another mic inside and maybe a speaker for the sub.

Igotsoul4u · 18th October 2005

It kills on far kik and is perfect for a vocalist that sounds to thin on most mics. i wish I had one.

Wiggy Neve Slut · 18th October 2005

Just buy them... dont let them out of your sight!

My prefect desert island mic for SO many appliciations where it may not sound awesome on EVERYTHING but it sure as hell wil never SUCK!!!

Wiggy thumbsup

Alexi · 18th October 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billster

Hello Neumann-slutz,
I´ve been offered a Neumann U47 fet stereo set for a reasonable price (€ 4.200.- that is), but I am not really informed about the different U47 types.

I only know, that, when I recorded various singers (myself included) a while ago with U47 bottle type mics, it was the sweetest and most 3 dimensional vocal sound I ever heard. In short : it floored me thumbsup

Now, do you have any info regarding the fet version ?

Thanks,
Bill

so we're talkin' 2 fet's right?

**James Lugo** · 18th October 2005

I'm with wiggy. Buy them!!!

Jam · 19th October 2005

I've got a 47 fet. Most of the time it's my "go to" for bright female vocals that need thickening and calming. But also bass cabs, kick tunnel and acoustic guitars can be cool.
I think it's a "no brainer' if you have the budget.

Jam

rickrock305 · 19th October 2005

absolutely get them.

my favvorite applications are in front of the kick, acoustic guitar, percussion, and some vocals, but they don't sound bad on anything.

PRobb · 19th October 2005

All of the above, plus accoustic bass. Great mic.

Billster · 21st October 2005

Thanks everyone. Your feedback is quite clear thumbsup

I´ll go for it

Bill

Trp · 21st October 2005

Just make sure you check them out first. I used a few that sucked / were in bad condition.

And don´t expect them to sound like the U47 (tube) - as stated above.

Still a great mike, though. Good luck thumbsup

18th October 2005	#1
Billster Gear addict Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Hamburg / Old Europe Posts: 443 Thread Starter	Neumann U47 fet Hello Neumann-slutz, I´ve been offered a Neumann U47 fet stereo set for a reasonable price (€ 4.200.- that is), but I am not really informed about the different U47 types. I only know, that, when I recorded various singers (myself included) a while ago with U47 bottle type mics, it was the sweetest and most 3 dimensional vocal sound I ever heard. In short : it floored me thumbsup Now, do you have any info regarding the fet version ? Thanks, Bill

18th October 2005	#5
Wiggy Neve Slut Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,205	Just buy them... dont let them out of your sight! My prefect desert island mic for SO many appliciations where it may not sound awesome on EVERYTHING but it sure as hell wil never SUCK!!! Wiggy thumbsup __________________ If i see another 'Which neve clone is better thread... im seriously gona go postal!!!!!!!"

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18th October 2005	#2
I Lurk Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 574	The good newz is 47fet can be amazing microphone. Most of the time on instruments, but I often like them on female vocal. The bad newz is that if you refeering to the tube vf14 version of the U47, it is a whole different beast. I just find them very different while they share a similar name. That said, if you are disapointed, I might be interested in one of the two aquisition. best regards

18th October 2005	#3
gainreduction Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,377	Killer on kick drum and might work well on acoustic guitar and some vox aswell. "Everywhere" with Michelle Branch has the 47fet on lead vocals so listening to that track might give a hint 'bout how it sounds on vocals. But then again, there's more to a vocal sound than the mic. Anyway it's a versatile mic but it doesn't sound like a vf14 tube U47 and doesn't do the job the same way in typical u47 applications. That doesn't mean it sucks, it just sounds different. My first choice for having in front of the kick drum, combined with another mic inside and maybe a speaker for the sub.

18th October 2005	#4
Igotsoul4u Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,843	It kills on far kik and is perfect for a vocalist that sounds to thin on most mics. i wish I had one.

18th October 2005	#7
James Lugo Moderator Joined: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,994	I'm with wiggy. Buy them!!!

19th October 2005	#8
Jam Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2003 Location: South East England Posts: 1,463	I've got a 47 fet. Most of the time it's my "go to" for bright female vocals that need thickening and calming. But also bass cabs, kick tunnel and acoustic guitars can be cool. I think it's a "no brainer' if you have the budget. Jam

19th October 2005	#9
rickrock305 Gear Guru Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Miami FL Posts: 10,066	absolutely get them. my favvorite applications are in front of the kick, acoustic guitar, percussion, and some vocals, but they don't sound bad on anything.

19th October 2005	#10
PRobb Gear Guru Joined: Jun 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 14,156	All of the above, plus accoustic bass. Great mic.

21st October 2005	#11
Billster Gear addict Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Hamburg / Old Europe Posts: 443 Thread Starter	Thanks everyone. Your feedback is quite clear thumbsup I´ll go for it Bill

21st October 2005	#12
Trp Gear addict Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 315	Just make sure you check them out first. I used a few that sucked / were in bad condition. And don´t expect them to sound like the U47 (tube) - as stated above. Still a great mike, though. Good luck thumbsup