V-47 Tube Microphone Kit
$ 849.00
The V-47 Tube Microphone Kit uses our acclaimed 6072A tube circuit, our custom US-made output transformer, and our bestselling RK-47 capsule.
The kit includes our custom circuit boards, plus 100% of necessary components to build and wire the microphone. Also included:
- 3 options for the Power supply (see below)
- Brass microphone body, in either black or silver finishes
- Custom 2-layer mesh grille
- Shockmount and foam windscreen
- Flight case
Body Finish Options
The microphone body is made of heavy brass. The black version has a matte finish. The front of the mic is indicated by the Micparts vintage diamond logo badge.
We have a limited supply of silver powdercoated mic bodies. Please be aware that the powdercoating process occasionally leaves tiny imperfections in the surface finish.
Power supply options
This microphone includes our standard power supply. It is an imported, zener-regulated supply that is comparable to what you would get with most any commercial tube mic under $1000. We test every unit in California to ensure full functionality. The V-47 circuit kit includes upgrade parts for this power supply; part of the DIY process is a mod to the power supply.
Alternatively, you could upgrade this kit to use our premium, MOSFET-regulated power supply, called the VPS1. This is a modern design with very low noise, rock-solid regulation (no voltage drift), and excellent filtering.
To build the VPS1 yourself, add the VPS1 Circuit Kit to your cart. We'll ship you the chassis and case (flat black painted finish), Neutrik XLR jacks, power transformer, custom PCB, components, and our excellent DIY instruction manual.
If you don't wish to build the PSU yourself, order our prebuilt premium tube mic power supply. These are handbuilt in California and extensively tested. You would not need to build or modify this power supply; it is complete and ready to plug in. Order it here and choose the "upgrade bundle" option for discounted pricing. Note - the upgrade bundle pricing is only available if the PSU is ordered in the same shopping cart as the V-47 kit.
The standard PSU and VPS upgrade both include an IEC power cord for US wall outlets. We can ship this kit anywhere in the world; the PSU (both models) has a 115V/230V switch. Non-US customers will have to source their own IEC power cord.
Gotham Cable Upgrade
We strongly recommend all tube mic kit customers upgrade to our premium GAC7 Neutrik tube mic cable. We assemble these in California.
