RSR GEAR LIBRARY

Telefunken

U47

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

The mic that made legends.

The Telefunken U47 is one of the most revered tube condenser microphones in recording history. With its rich low end, detailed mids, and silky top, it delivers a larger-than-life sound that flatters everything from vocals and acoustic instruments to full orchestras. At Rupert Street Recording, our U47 brings instant authority and warmth to any performance—it’s the definition of “record-ready.”

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The U47 was famously used by Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, and Nat King Cole, and remains a top pick for today’s elite producers and vocalists—making it one of the most iconic microphones ever built.d character all its own. It’s become a secret weapon for top-tier engineers looking for vintage vibe with modern reliability.

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The photographs in our gear library feature real images of the actual gear in our collection.

Tape Machines

Our classic tape machine adds rich harmonics, warmth and depth, delivering the timeless sound of analog saturation that digital can’t replicate.

Outboard Gear

From vintage compressors to modern preamps, our outboard gear adds warmth, depth, and character to every recording.

Microphones

From vintage tube classics to modern condensers, our microphone collection ensures pristine clarity, warmth, and precision for vocals, instruments, and beyond.

Keyboards

From iconic analog synths to classic electric pianos, our keyboard collection offers rich textures, warm tones, and dynamic playability for any style of music.

Guitars & Bass

From vintage classics to modern essentials, our guitars and basses deliver rich tone and dynamic playability for any style.

Drums

From vintage acoustic kits to iconic drum machines, our collection delivers deep grooves, rich tones, and dynamic percussion for any genre.

Drum Machines

Explore our collection of vintage and modern drum machines, delivering iconic rhythms and punchy textures for producers, beatmakers, and session players alike.

Amplifiers

Explore Rupert Street Recording’s collection of vintage and modern amplifiers, including Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and more—crafted for ultimate tone and recording versatility.

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