The TELEFUNKEN U48 is a legendary large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone, revered for its iconic tone and versatile polar pattern options. As a historically accurate recreation of the original U47 variant, the U48 retains the classic BV8 output transformer, M7 center-terminated capsule, and VF14k vacuum tube, preserving the unmistakable warmth, depth, and mid-forward character that made it a studio staple. Unlike the U47, the U48 offers both cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns, making it especially useful for stereo miking techniques, vocal duets, and ambient recordings.
Built to deliver richness and clarity across a wide range of applications from vocals and guitars to orchestral and chamber ensembles the U48 excels in both detail and dynamic range. With its smooth low-end extension, articulate midrange, and the ability to reject off-axis sound in figure-8 mode, this microphone is a powerful tool in any high-end recording environment. Each system includes a 10-meter Sommer tube mic cable, regulated power supply, shock mount, wooden mic box, and a locking flight case, ensuring it’s protected and performance-ready in the studio or on the move.
The TELEFUNKEN U48 is not just a microphone but it’s a piece of recording history, faithfully brought to life for modern studios seeking the timeless character of a true classic.