Neumann has unveiled the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition, a strictly limited special issue of one of the most iconic studio microphones in recording history.
In partnership the Bon Scott Estate, this exclusive release honours the AC/DC frontman and the microphone that captured the energy and unmistakable character of his voice on some of rock’s most influential recordings.
In the 1970s, producers Harry Vanda and George Young needed a microphone to suit Scott’s explosive vocal style – their choice was the Neumann U 47 fet. With its high headroom and signature midrange presence, the mic lent its character to early AC/DC albums, including Let There Be Rock. As Vanda recalls, the microphone allowed the voice to “sit best with the guitars,” delivering exactly the sound that would help define a genre.
Introduced in 1972 as the solid-state successor to the original tube-based U 47, the U 47 fet quickly earned its reputation as a go-to microphone for loud, demanding sources. Its FET design offered remarkable headroom while retaining the unmistakable tonal authority of the U 47 family. Since its return to production in 2014, the U 47 fet has been choice for engineers worldwide equally at home on vocals, amplifiers and drums.
Engineered for the most demanding recording environments, the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition handles up to 137dB SPL (147dB with pad engaged). The Bon Scott Edition preserves this legacy in full, identical in sound and performance to the current U 47 fet reissue, delivering the same punch, clarity, and character that have made it a studio essential.
Based on the current production U 47 fet reissue, this issue pairs the sound of a studio classic with bold visual elements and a premium collector’s presentation. Limited to just 300 units worldwide, it stands as both a world-class recording tool and a tribute to a defining era of rock.
In the spirit of supporting the music community, Neumann and Bon Scott's family will donate a portion of proceeds from this edition to Support Act Australia, helping artists and industry professionals in need.
In Europe and Asia, the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition will be available from select dealers. In North and South America, it will be sold exclusively through Sweetwater and Guitar Center.
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