Let There Be Rock — And Let There Be a Mic Worthy of It
Possessed of a high-voltage growl power-packed with TNT, Bon Scott was a true force of nature. And his studio mic of choice? The venerable Neumann U 47 FET. Celebrating the undeniable legacy of the legendary AC/DC frontman, the Neumann U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition melds the epic sound of one of the industry’s most prized vocal microphones with eye-catching commemorative graphics and exclusive accessories. Identically engineered to the original U 47 FET's specifications, the Bon Scott Edition delivers a wide dynamic range, detailed sound, and fast transient response, boasting enough SPL handling to withstand full-throated Aussie belting. Beyond that, experienced engineers at Sweetwater will confirm the U 47 FET lets you record kick drum tracks with amazing power and punch and capture the full breadth of delicate acoustic instruments. Handmade in Germany and available in limited quantities, the U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition is complete with a collectible booklet and an elegant black wooden box.
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AC/DC’s original high-voltage vocalist
As AC/DC’s original frontman, the legendary Bon Scott was one of hard rock’s most electrifying vocalists, renowned for his raw, whiskey-soaked delivery, incendiary stage charisma, and witty songwriting. He played an integral role in crafting the band’s early catalog, contributing to landmark albums such as High Voltage, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Powerage, and Highway to Hell. Sadly, at the height of the band’s international breakthrough, Bon passed away on February 19, 1980, in London, at the age of 33. Capturing the unbridled menace of Bon’s live performances in the studio was no easy task. Indeed, it required a specialized tool: the Neumann U 47 FET. The mic’s diaphragm-driven bark captured Bon’s gravelly snarl with maximum tenacity, giving his voice an in-your-face character with sharp, percussive consonants and a sinister edge that felt as though he were howling right in the listener’s ear. Bon Scott’s influence on hard rock is immeasurable, his voice is immortal, and the mic that helped make it so is now within your reach.
Captures punch, power, and dynamics with ease
The U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition uses Neumann’s K47 mic capsule, which is a dual-diaphragm capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern. This capsule is known for its excellent dynamic response and wide frequency range, with a subtle lift around 2kHz. It’s just enough to enhance the sense of air and presence in your recordings, and the wide-ranging response gives you a vibrant sound that holds up extremely well to equalizing and compression. When you want to capture a radio-ready sound right from the source, Neumann microphones are hard to beat, and the U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition is no exception.
FET circuit delivers fast, detailed response
Compared to tube-based microphones, solid-state microphones like the U 47 FET are known for their resistance to distortion and detailed sound. These are the reasons the original U 47 FET was so popular on kick drums and other percussion instruments, capturing their power and intensity with amazing fidelity. Don’t let its versatility fool you, though — the U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition is ready to be your go-to choice for acoustic instruments, and it should be on your short list of mics to audition with every vocalist you record.
An essential studio workhorse for your mic locker
Without its low-cut filter engaged, the Neumann U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition starts rolling off bass around 40Hz — just low enough to capture the full power of bass-heavy sources without being blurred by subsonic rumble. Engage the 140Hz low-cut filter to fight proximity effect on close-miked sources or to prevent acoustic instrument recordings from competing with your bass tracks. And when you’re recording exceptionally high SPLs, the -6dB pad gives you additional headroom.
Neumann U 47 FET Bon Scott Edition Features:
- Large-diaphragm studio condenser mic with limited-edition Bon Scott graphics and accessories
- Captures clear, detailed, radio-ready sound
- Ample SPL handling to withstand a high-volume vocalist
- Fast transient response is also suitable for recording drums and other percussion instruments
- Wide frequency response captures bass instruments with outstanding power, punch, and focus
- Low-cut filter eliminates unwanted LF rumble
- -6dB pad for tackling extra-loud sound sources
- Created using original U 47 FET schematics and production notes
- Exclusive collectible booklet, black wood box, and certificate of authenticity included
- Handmade in Germany and available in limited quantities
