It's a great mic! But $400 isn't that big of a bargain. They can be had for less elsewhere (ebay, etc.)

I would reach for one of these on jazz vocals, guitar, and even piano before many of the more expensive Neumann counterparts.

J...

I have had wonderful results with an AT4047 on acoustic guitar, and even vocals. I was borrowing it from a friend, I would love to own one - or a pair. I, too have been curious about the Full Compass price, because they list it as the AT 4047B, and all the other references I have seen to new mics refer to the 4047/SV. Does anyone know the difference? Is the "B" an older model, hence the closeout? The 4047/SV models seem to go for around $550 including the $80 shockmount.

Rob

Maybe the "B" Stands for "BLACK", and the SV stands for "Silver"?

Also, it's not selling with the better shock mount. Might explain a few things.

I have been told by an EBay retailer that the 4047B is exactly the same mic as a 4047SV but it ships without a shockmount - just the mic in a cardboard box.

No frills.

Jim