United Studio Technologies UT FET47
The UT FET47 is the result of an arduous and dedicated process. After years of meticulous research and development, the United Studio Technologies team has poured their passion and expertise into recreating one of the most beloved solid state condenser microphones for the modern recordist. This labor of love has culminated in the UT FET47, presenting the sought-after sonic qualities at an accessible price point, without any compromise on quality. Featuring custom Cinemag transformers, specially designed HZ-Series capsules by Eric Heiserman, vintage polystyrene capacitors, and NOS FETs, each UT FET47 is meticulously crafted by experienced recording engineers in the USA. The HZ-Series capsule, developed in collaboration with Eric Heiserman, brings a fresh perspective to the classic German K47 design, delivering an open, articulate, and three-dimensional sound. The use of dual, matched backplates ensures exceptional accuracy and consistency across capsules. The meticulously chosen Cinemag transformer from California, with its humbucking design, provides clean and quiet operation, reflecting the team’s refusal to compromise on excellence. With a focus on delivering an authentic vintage sound at an affordable price, the UT FET47 represents the team’s unwavering dedication to creating a superior microphone with a holistic design approach developed over 50 years of combined industry experience.
This flagship microphone boasts a unique blend of custom and new-old stock components, ensuring a faithful recreation of the Vintage 47 sonic experience. Each UT FET47 unit undergoes thorough research and testing, and is assembled in small batches in the USA to guarantee consistent quality and performance. United Studio Technologies has revisited a classic with the UT FET47, and eagerly anticipates the exceptional recordings that will be made with it. Explore this exceptional microphone at your preferred dealer today!
Key Features
- Solid-state FET condenser microphone
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Custom Cinemag double-stripe transformer
- Heiserman designed HZ-Series capsule
- Vintage polystyrene capacitors
- NOS (new old stock) FETs
- Self-contained stand swivel mount adapter
- 75Hz high pass filter
- Switchable -10dB pad
- Requires 48v phantom power
Specifications:
- Type: Condenser Microphone
- Capsule: HZ Series 34mm all-brass, dual-backplate K47
- Diaphragm: Dual-diaphragm, 6 micron, 24k gold sputtered Mylar (PET film)
- Power Supply: +48v Phantom Power (via XLR) Ground Pin 1 XLR (required)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- SPL: 136 dB (145 dB w/ Pad) @ <.5% THD
- Output Impedance: 140 Ω
- Amplifier Type: Field Effect Transistor
- Self Noise: <10 dB (no pad, no HPF)
- Output: Cinemag USA transformer balanced, pin 2 hot
- Body: Nickel electroplated, solid milled brass
- High Pass Filter: 75 Hz (-12dB down point)
- Pad: -10dB
- Connector: 24k gold plated XLR
- Mount: Self-contained stand swivel mount adapter
- Dimensions: Height: 210mm / 8.2″ Width: 69mm / 2.7″ Diameter: 63mm / 2.4″
