Golden Age Audio Premier GA-47 MKII
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Golden Age Audio
Premier GA-47 MKII
Product Info
Article Number:
525757
Brand:
Golden Age Audio
Model:
Premier GA-47 MKII
Category:
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Price:
$2,286.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GA-47 MKII is a serious contender if you're chasing that classic U-47 vibe. It’s got a beautiful warmth and presence that really shines on vocals and instruments needing some vintage character – think soulful singers, jazz, and even some rock. It's a premium-priced mic that delivers a lot of mojo.
Product Description
- Golden Age Audio Premier GA-47 MKII
- Studio Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Handmade in U-47 style
- Rogers circuit board with a point-to-point wiring
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- omnidirectional
- Frequency range: 20 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Max SPL: 140 dB
- Equivalent noise level: 10 dB
- Impedance: 200 Ohm
- Integrated NOS Telefunken tube of the 800 series
- Incl. power supply with connection cable
- shock mount and transport case
PROS
- • NOS Telefunken tube delivers warm, vintage-inspired character.
- • Handmade construction with Rogers board ensures robust signal path.
- • Excellent transient response captures detail and nuance in vocals.
- • Included shock mount and case offer professional-grade protection.
CONS
- • Can be overly colored for some modern, cleaner recording applications.
- • Relatively heavy due to the tube and robust power supply.
- • Cardioid pattern is primary; lacks a figure-8 option for stereo work.
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid, Omnidirectional
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL
140 dB
Sensitivity
-32 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa)
Connector
XLR
Weight
1.8 kg (4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's an inspired recreation, not a clone. While it captures the essence of the U-47's warmth, it lacks the extreme rarity and unique quirks of a true vintage unit, and it's noticeably less expensive.
The power supply is generally well-regulated, but some users have reported slight hum in very quiet environments; aftermarket power supplies are compatible but may require experimentation to optimize performance.
NOS tubes do have a finite lifespan, though it's typically quite long; replacements are available, but sourcing a matching tube can be challenging and may require a qualified technician.
