FLEA Microphones is a high-end and custom microphone manufacturer based on Slovakia which specializes in replicas of vintage German and Austrian tube microphones, as well as direct replacement parts for the genuine microphones and clones from other manufacturers.

The FLEA 47 Next is a U 47 recreation which eliminates the pattern switch on the headbasket and operates in cardioid only. As well, the bottom connector is a more modern 7-pin Binder part.