Microphones
P-47 SS
Solid State Large Diaphragm Condenser
The Peluso P-47 SS is a large diaphragm condenser microphone styled after the legendary Neumann U 47.
A solid-state gain stage replaces the steel vacuum tube with a FET, providing a much lower noise floor and a cleaner sound overall. The P-47 SS has a wide dynamic range that is as capable of capturing subtle intricate detail as it is a crisp loud kick drum. It handles transients with a very quick and detailed capture, excellent for guitar and vocal work. This classic single back plate dual-diaphragm condenser capsule provides a unique bell shaped proximity effect. This can provide a low-end enhancement excellent for broadcast vocals. An on-board 75Hz low-end roll-off will temper this proximity effect when not desired. The Peluso P-47 SS is a rich detailed microphone with lots of character that will be a welcome addition to your microphone locker.
- Large Diaphragm Condenser
- Center Terminated Capsule
- Solid State Amplifier Stage
- Custom Wound Output Transformer
- Three Polar Patterns
- 10/20dB Pad
- Low-End Roll-Off
MSRP $1,469 USD
Microphone kit comes as a complete system including:
- P-47 SS Microphone
- Shock Mount
- Hard Mount
- Foam Wind Screen
- Locking Padded Flight Case
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A closer look
Features
A few details that make the P-47 SS so special
A standard 3-pin XLR to connect to your cable
Through-hole component hand-soldered circuit board.
34mm Center-terminated condenser capsule
Custom wound output transformer
The P-47 SS comes with 3 polar patterns: omni-directional, bi-directional, & cardioid.
The P-47 SS comes with a 0 /-10 /-20 dB pad switched on the mic body.
The P-47 SS comes with a 75Hz low-end roll-off switched on the mic body.
The P-47-49 Pop Filter is a popular accessory with this microphone. A good pop filter will keep the capsule clean and reduce plosives.
Our 3-pin XLR cable can be purchased here: in purple-green P-G XLR Cable; or here in black-red B-R XLR Cable
P-47 SS Technical Info
Detailed specifications
P-47 SS Frequency Response
P-47 SS Technical Data
- Capsule Type: Condenser Pressure Gradient w/ 34mm, center terminated
- Frequency Range: 20Hz/22Khz
- Polar Pattern: 3 - omni, bi-directional, & cardioid
- Sensitivity: 12.5 mv/pa
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- SPL: 164 dB w/pad
- Equivalent Noise: 9 dB(A)
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power
- Connection: 3-pin XLR
- Size: 59.5mm x 196mm
- Weight: 602g
Media
Our community of artists, engineers, and reviewers have been busy putting the P-47 SS through its paces. We present the following content to help you better understand the unique nature of this microphone.
P-47 SS YouTube Playlist
The P-47 SS was used on the following sources in this playlist: Isaac Hadden - male vocal; GOTE - male vocal.
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SoundCloud P-47 SS Playlist
This selection of samples of the P-47 SS are examples of the microphone on a variety of sources. Please download these high resolution samples for listening in your own signal chain.
Spotify P-47 SS vs 22 47 LE Playlist
This selection of samples provides a direct comparison between the P-47 SS solid state microphone and the Peluso 22 47 LE. Both microphone were used simultaneously on the same source in this independent testing. Thank you David Tiller of Taarka for recording these samples!
Reviews
Nothing captures the boom of a kick drum’s resonant head or the growl of a bass cab quite like a Neumann U 47fet… But since I mostly record at home, I never thought a U 47fet was worth the investment, especially if I’m only going to use it on only one or two sources. The Peluso Microphone Labs P-47 SS completely changed my mind. It’s a highly versatile mic that shines in a host of applications, from hushed vocals to screaming guitar amps. While it retains all of the desirable sonic qualities of the original Neumann U 47fet, it adds several other features that make it a much more versatile mic.
-Daniel Ryan Morse, Tape Op issue 143 5-2021
Reviews
The P-47 SS is sonically big, bold and smooth, yet nicely clear and open. The main word I keep landing on to describe the top-end signature of the P-47 SS is dry. While the P-47 SS offers more top end than a U 47 FET, this is only noticeable when directly compared. The P-47 SS is clear and clean, but it’s not a bright mic. Side-by-side with the solid state Peluso P-414 (reviewed May 2019), the low-end capture of the P-47 SS is more forward and weighted, with a fuller, more forward midrange. You could say the P-47 SS is bolder and more forceful, while the P-414 is more open and polite. The P-47 SS also exhibits an excellently focused capture, with a bold proximity effect and swift yet smooth off-axis rejection, especially in Fig. 8 mode. The omni pattern opens the mic up more, maintaining the smooth top-end clarity but taming the low end, making it a great choice as a distance or room mic.
-Paul Vnuk Jr. RECording Magazine 5-2021
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