ReValver Microphones
4047 SC
Inspired by Audio-Technica® AT4047/SC
Model of: U47 FET style large diaphragm capacitor / modern studio condenser
“SC” = Standard Curve (without low cut) therefore:
- lower
- fuller
- less controlled than 4047 SV (LC)
SOUND CHARACTER
- low fuller and deeper
- medium warm and round
- high sweet (not aggressive)
- answer “bigger” and full-bodied
in practice: more "full" than the 4047 SV warmer than the U87 less bright than the 414
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- very full
- heat
- slightly dark
- Very “analog feeling”
perfect for: rock leads big sounds small cabs (makes them bigger)
leadsrockfull sounds
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → softer
with this mic: OFF-axis often better ON-axis can become too full
Gain (dB)
- volume only
- no impact on the timbre
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: very dense / likely to be muddy
- Distance 1–2”: full and present
- Distance 2–4”: ideal balance
- Distance >4”: more natural
Low (dB)
very important
- bass already abundant
Often:
- 0 or -1
- rarely boost
High (dB)
- tall soft
use:
- +1 / +3 to open
- almost never negative
Delay (ms)
useful for: multi-mic simulation depth
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 ms → ideal
- 80+ → very ambient
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: vintage capacitor
- character: warm / full
- strength: body
- risk: muddy
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
be careful → it can get too “muddy”
solution:
- greater distance
- high boost
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
perfect adds body
ON VINTAGE CAB (Windsor, Vintage BR)
excellent album-ready sound
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
very musical less sterile
PRO
very musical big sound ideal for leads adds depth
AGAINST
it can become muddy less defined than the 414 less precise than the Rezio
Setup Examples
BIG LEAD (TOP)
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+2
AmbHon
- huge and smooth
FULL ROCK
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+1
Amblight
CLEAN HOT
Dist3–5”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+2
AmbHon
VINTAGE STUDIO
Dist3–4”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+1
AmbHon