P-248
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Common name: Peluso Microphone Lab P-248
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The P-248 is a large diaphragm vacuum tube multi pattern condenser microphone styled after the original U47. The capsule is a 34 mm single back-plate with dual 3 micron gold sputtered Mylar diaphragms. The P-248 amplification circuit is based around a 6072A vacuum tube and features both a 10 dB attenuation pad and a low-cut filter. It is switchable between omnidirectional and figure of eight with nine intermediate patterns. The P-248 is ideal for vocals and instrument recording including brass, drums and guitar amplifiers. Includes wooden box, MX-56 power supply, 8-pin microphone cable, shock-mount and flight case. Matched pairs are available on request.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
20Hz - 22 kHz
Output Sensitivity
12 mV/Pa
Max SPL
135
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
14 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6072A - 12AY7
Switchable Options
Pad
10dB
Filter/EQ
LF roll-off
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-7M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Weight
775 g
Length
200 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
58 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Case, power supply, cables, shockmount
Optional