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Soyuz 017 FET (new version)

Name: Soyuz 017 FET (new version)
Brand: soyuz
SKU: 47358179541315
Price: 2399.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€2.399,00 EUR

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New version. The new 017-FET 2024 comes with a wooden case, a fixed bracket, and a -20dB pad.

Our opinion

"Validated by Nigel Godrich, Sylvia Massy, Greg Wells, and Steve Albini. This mic is inspired by the U47 and is the store's best-selling mic. It's available in tube or FET versions. The tube version slightly slows down transients in the high end." - Victor Malvolti aka Boring Vic

Large diaphragm FET condenser microphone

The Soyuz 017 FET is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone inspired by the classic U47. Its capsule is specially designed by the brand and manufactured in-house. The same goes for the toroidal transformer, which contributes greatly to the microphone's sonic signature.

A new classic

Sound engineers can spend small fortunes on vintage microphones. It must be said that reissues don't always live up to expectations. After all, with manufacturing processes having changed, why would the results be the same? The 017 is loosely based on a classic, but adopts a different sonic signature. Its open highs, smooth midrange, and bass extension make it a new benchmark in high-end microphones. And at a much more affordable price than vintage versions of classics.

Tube or FET

The 017 series includes two models powered by either FET (field effect transistor) or tube (valve). While the FET and tube models are similar—both share identical capsules, shapes, and sonic signatures—there are subtle differences between them.

The 017 FET captures transients with a slightly faster and more precise response; the 017 TUBE's smoother, rounded highs are perfect for sources requiring warmth with a little more coloration.

Heritage and innovation at Soyuz

Soyuz engineers have spent many years researching, maintaining, and building well-known microphones. And Soyuz machinists are uniquely skilled.

This unique blend of knowledge, know-how and skills – combined with the ears of numerous musicians, producers and sound engineers – resulted in the creation of the 017 Series custom S17 capsule.
Featuring a hand-tuned, gold-plated 34mm diaphragm, the S17 is somewhat inspired by the original K67 capsule developed in 1960.

Far from proposing a new clone, Soyuz further developed the design, modifying its assembly and settings. The result, combined with the original Soyuz design, makes the 017 unique.

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"I compared the 017 to my best hit U47 – which is my all-time favorite mic... What was crazy was how close your mic sounded to the best mic in the world... I'd say I'd use that mic over any other in a lot of situations." - Nigel Godrich. Producer of Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Beck

"Wow. Pretty blown away by the sound. I compared [Bomblet and SU-017] to my Holy Grail 47 and 251, and they're happily living on the same block, which is a small, elitist, posh block!!!!" - Greg Wells. Producer and writer for Adele, Ariana Grande, Keith Urban

"The 017 TUBE is one of the best vocal mics I've ever used and compares admirably with the best vintage mics of the era. The 017 FET is very similar in sound quality and has become a vocal mic of choice since its arrival at Electrical Audio. The BOMBLET is used extensively for guitar cabinets and the accessory attenuator makes it extremely versatile. I regularly use the 013 FETs on acoustic instruments and love their striking clarity. With their omni capsules, they are fantastic room mics and good general-purpose condenser mics." - Steve Albini. Producer for Nirvana, The Pixies, Breeders

"After 25 years, my vintage Telefunken U47 has been relegated to the back of my mic closet. The Soyuz SU-017 is now my first choice for vocals, acoustic guitar, or any other musical recording." - Sylvia Massy. Producer of Prince, Johnny Cash, Tool, System of a Down