The TF11 FET, by Telefunken, is a high-performance and phantom-power cardioid microphone. Here, we’re looking at the most recent expansion to the family. Not only does it have an open and detailed frequency, but also an outstandingly fast transient response. It uses numerous of the components of higher-end microphones, but has a more accessible cost. Plus, the Speculative chemistry extend is truly causing a blend. Retailing for less than £1,000, this is the most cost-effective way to add Telefunken’s classic cardioid condenser character to your projects.
TF11 FET: Features
Assembled by hand within the US, the TF11 FET highlights a settled cardioid design inside a FET-style plan. Its edge-terminated capsule is within the fashion of the C12. Additionally, it gloats on a Lesson A discrete JFET enhancer, as well as a custom UK-made yield transformer by OEP/Carnhill. Moreover, it has high SPL handling and low self-noise. Overall, it’s compact, versatile, portable, and dependable for all recording environments.
The Background: Telefunken
There are a few sound companies whose names are so inseparably connected with high-quality sound that they can be considered the sound of the music we’ve cherished all through our lives. Think Neve, SSL, Moog, Teletronix, Neumann, and AKG. Of course, don’t disregard to include Telefunken in that list. Born of a merge between Siemens & Halske and AEG in 1903, Telefunken went through the first half of the 20th century creating sound assets for the German military. Afterwards, in collaboration with Neumann and AKG, the company played a critical part within the development of two of the foremost pined for amplifiers of all time: the U47 and the ELA M 250. The former included a Telefunken VF 14 M vacuum tube, while the latter had the AC701K.
They developed more receivers until the initial Telefunken company ceased exchanging within the mid-80s. Classic mics tend not to go out of mould, but they do require modern parts and support. In 2000, the Telefunken brand restored, this time under US proprietor Reliable. They took diversions of the U47 and C12 models afterwards. And, whereas the current adaptations of these mouthpieces stay past the money-reach of most mortals, the brand is lively and kicking once more. Nearby classic receiver entertainments, in any case, Telefunken has unleashed a “new” mic arrangement: Alchemy.
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