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The GA-47XT M7 targets users who are looking for the same great sound as in the Golden Age Premier GA-47 MKII but need some added flexibility.The GA-47XT M7 has a removable capsule head in the same format as the vintage U47, meaning that it´s possible to use vintage heads on the GA-47XT M7 or one of GAP heads on a vintage U47.It also has the polar pattern switch on the front of the microphone below the grille and an aviation style cable socket for an even stronger vintage vibe.The M7 version uses an exclusive M7-style capsule that is very expensive to produce. There has also been some modifications made inside the mic to achieve a sound that is very close to a vintage unit in great condition.GA-47XT M7 build infoMicrophone body and grilleThe microphone body is made of brass, the grille is made of iron. The grille, which is a critical component affecting the sound character, is similar to the one in the U47.Capsule HeadsIn order to get a good consistency between units, for each production run of GA-47XT M7 capsule heads, approximately five times the needed number of capsules are evaluated in order to find capsules with specifications that lie within the tight tolerances.The sensitivity of the front and back side of the capsules do not differ more than 0,3 dB. The sensitivity between different capsules do not differ more than 0,5 dB.The tight manufacturing tolerance lead to a very good consistency between different GA-47XT M7 units.The capsules are dual-sided ones, providing the GA-47XT M7 with both Cardioid and Omni polar patterns.TubeThe GA-47XT M7 uses a NOS Telefunken 800 series super low noise pentode tube connected in triode mode in order to decrease distorsion and noise. This tube is modern glass derivative of the VF14M used in the vintage U47.Output transformerThe GA-47XT M7 transformer is especially designed with a 6.5:1 dual bobbin transformer by a reputed transformer factory. It is a replica of the BV8 transformer used in the vintage U47. It uses a high qua
