Flea Microphones Flea49 Vintage

Flea49

Introducing the FLEA49, a masterful historical replica of the iconic m-forty-nine microphone. Each component of the FLEA49 is an exact replica, meticulously crafted to recreate the legendary sound.

Key Features:

Capsule:

  • F7 Capsule: An exact replica of the renowned M7 capsule.

Transformer:

  • Flea BV11: Our exact replica of the original BV11 transformer is a crucial component in reproducing the classic sound of the m-forty-nine.

Tube:

  • 6S6B Triode Tube: Hand-selected for optimal performance, contributing to the microphone’s signature warmth and clarity.

Sound Characteristics:

  • The FLEA49 truly shines when recording female vocals, offering an amazing sound quality that is both soft and pleasing. Its remarkable versatility doesn’t stop there; it’s also fantastic for capturing the subtle nuances of strings and the resonant tones of a piano, providing a rich and detailed sound that has to be heard to be believed.

Complete Set:

  • The FLEA49 comes in a complete set, including the microphone housed in an elegant wooden box, a dedicated power supply unit (PSU), a high-quality cable, and a yokemount for easy and flexible positioning.

Specifications

Directional Pattern

Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8

Frequency Range

40Hz - 18kHz

Sensitivity at 1kHz

9mV/Pa | 8mV/Pa | 10mV/Pa

Rated Impedance

50/200 Ohm

Rated Load Impedance

min 500/2000 Ohm

Transformer

Flea BV11

Capsule

F7 or F47/49

Standard Tube

6S6B

Weight

770g

What's included in the microphone set

  • Microphone in wooden box
  • Power Supply
  • Mic – PSU Cable
  • Yoke-mount
  • Power Cord
  • Microphone Dust Cover
  • Printed Manual
  • All is packed in a hard carton product box with foam insert

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