The Golden Age Premier GA-47 MKII is a handmade, large-diaphragm, tube condenser microphone designed to deliver a tone inspired by the renowned U47 studio microphone for vocalists, musicians, and recording engineers in home, project, and commercial studios. The MKII version features heavier metal work and an updated travel case. Like the original U47, the GA-47 MKII utilizes a removable capsule design that allows you to switch out the actual capsules in order to achieve different polar patterns and different sounds. Because the format of the connection is the same as the original U47, you can actually use vintage U47 capsules with the GA-47 Extended, or vice versa: you can use the more modern GA-47 capsules on a vintage U47 body.
The mic ships with the GA-47 Extended HV capsule head, which uses an M7/K47-style, vintage-style capsule. However, you can also use the GA-47 Extended HM capsule, which offers a K67-style capsule with a brighter and more modern tone. Whichever you choose, you'll note the polar pattern switch on the front of the microphone below the grille as well as an aviation-style cable socket for an authentically vintage look.
As with the original GA-47, this module utilizes carefully selected components, such as an NOS Telefunken 800 Series tube, a BV8-clone dual-bobbin transformer, pain-staking point-to-point wiring, and gold-plated connectors, the sum of which is a sound that aims for the essential qualities of a vintage U47. The supplied XLR 7-pin proprietary mic cable boasts 99.99% pure oxygen-free copper, Teflon insulation, and high braid density. The GA-47 Extended includes a power supply, shockmount, wood microphone case, and tweed-style flight case.