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Telefunken AK-47 MKII Tube Microphone

BH #TEAK47MK2 • MFR #AK-47MKII
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Telefunken AK-47 MKII Tube Microphone
Key Features
  • Omni, Cardioid & Figure 8 Patterns
  • 6 Intermediate Pattern Stages
  • NOS Telefunken EF-732 Tube
  • BV8-Inspired Transformer
The AK-47 MKII Tube Microphone from Telefunken is a part of their acclaimed R-F-T series. The microphone features a large diaphragm condenser element and a custom output transformer that borrows from the historic BV8 transformer found in the vintage U-47 and U-48 microphones. The AK-47 MKII's tube stage features an NOS Telefunken EF-732 vacuum tube, delivering pristine audio fidelity, low noise and vintage analog warmth. The AK-47 MKII features omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure 8 polar patterns with 6 intermediate stages for each pattern.
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Telefunken AK-47 MKII Overview

The AK-47 MKII Tube Microphone from Telefunken is a part of their acclaimed R-F-T series. The microphone features a large diaphragm condenser element and a custom output transformer that borrows from the historic BV8 transformer found in the vintage U-47 and U-48 microphones. The AK-47 MKII's tube stage features an NOS Telefunken EF-732 vacuum tube, delivering pristine audio fidelity, low noise and vintage analog warmth. The AK-47 MKII features omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure 8 polar patterns with 6 intermediate stages for each pattern.

Utilizes American-designed electronics in conjunction with new old-stock tubes and standardized parts
Features a new proprietary circuit designed around a NOS Telefunken EF-732 tube and a custom output transformer that is an exact replica of the historic BV8 transformer, found in the historic U-47 and U-48 microphones
The Telefunken EF-732 tube is very similar to the AC-701 tube in that it provides a "velvety" character to the overall tone of the microphone
Remarkably hi-fidelity microphone with a "present" but not "harsh" character

Telefunken AK-47 MKII Specs

Operating Principle
Pressure Gradient
Element Type
Condenser
Pattern Selection
Switched
Circuitry
Tube
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
125 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ohms
Sensitivity
16.5 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
10.5 dB A-Weighted
THD
< 0.3%
Operating Current Consumption
135 mA
Weight
26.98 oz / 765 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.4 x 11.9 x 5.7"

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