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TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik TF17 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser From TELEFUNKEN

The compact, cardioid only TF17 is a K47S Capsule version of the TF11 (which has a CK12 capsule like a C12). Like the TF11, the TF17 is versatile, and useful on a multitude of sources including vocals, room mic, drum overheads, electric guitar and bass cabinet, piano and other acoustic instruments excel with this microphone.

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Manufacturer's Description from TELEFUNKEN

TF17 FET

The TF17 is the newest voice in the Alchemy Series and the latest offering of Telefunken’s vintage-inspired phantom-powered condenser microphones. Combining an iconic mid-forward “German” voicing with modern FET technology, the TF17 is sonically bold with a punchy transient response, high SPL handling, and very low self-noise. Its extended low frequency response, strong midrange, and a smooth top end benefit sources including voice, drums, electric guitar, and piano. Designed with all recording environments in mind, the fixed true cardioid TF17 is perfect for home, studio, or stage. The TF17 features a K47-style center-terminated capsule, premium through-hole components and a UK-made OEP/Carnhill transformer with a high-grade nickel-iron core.

Circuit Design

The TF11 features a unique combination of circuit elements shared with other TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik designs. The K47-style center terminated capsule is a single membrane version of the capsule featured in the TF47. Its high-performance, hand-tuned, ultra-low-noise JFET amplification stage is coupled to a custom nickel-iron-core transformer made in the UK by OEP/Carnhill. Other premium components include UK-made polystyrene film capacitors and Nichicon Fine Gold electrolytic capacitors.

FEATURES

Bold and forward tone with punchy transient response
Compact size suitable for all recording environments
Fixed true cardioid polar pattern with K47-style capsule
High SPL handling, low noise phantom-powered FET amplifier
UK-made OEP/Carnhill transformer with high grade nickel-iron core
Designed and assembled by hand in the USA
Recommended Applications: Vocals, Drums & Percussion, Electric Guitar, Live Sound

About Manufacturer

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT has been following the tradition of excellence and innovation set forth by the original TELEFUNKEN GmbH of Germany that began over 100 years ago.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik's origins began in 2000 when owner Toni Fishman acquired the rights to the name and diamond logo for use in North America. The company began with the reverse engineering of a single microphone part: the ELA M 251 polar pattern selector. Mr. Fishman purchased an original Telefunken ELA M 251 for use in his recording studio, but when he received it he discovered that the polar pattern switch was no longer functional. Realizing that this was a common issue with the original units, the idea to recreate it was born.

The switch was reverse engineered and brought into production for other 251 owners with the same issue. With one part down, the goals were set high to successfully reverse engineer the entire microphone exactly as it was originally manufactured. The next two years were spent developing each and every part of the microphone right down to every detail. Numerous original documents and drafts from TELEFUNKEN and AKG were acquired, and coupled with thorough reverse engineering the ELA M 251 was brought back to life with meticulous accuracy.

As TELEFUNKEN moves forward, one foot is rooted in the rich history of the brand, and the other in new microphone innovations. TELEFUNKEN has evolved exponentially from a single pattern switch to one of the industry leaders in top quality microphones.

Specifications

Type: FET Condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB

Power Source: +48V Phantom Power

Capsule: TK47S – Center Terminated Large Diaphragm, Single Membrane

Transformer: OEP/Carnhill T217

Sensitivity: 12 mV/Pa, ±1 dB

THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): 0.01%

Output Impedance: < 200 Ω

Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): > 135 dB

S/N Ratio: 91 dBA

Self Noise (Amplifier): 3 dBA

Dimensions: 175 mm L x 46 mm Dia

Weight: 545 g

Included Accessories: Shock Mount, Stand Mount, Mic Sleeve, Mic Case

Telefunken Microphones - NAMM 2010

Telefunken Elektroakustik Microphones explores their entire line at the NAMM 2010 show. The line consists of some extremely well built affordable microphones from their RFT series, as well as the outstanding M80 dynamic microphone, and of course, their flagship line of museum-quality replicas of the most famous vintage microphones ever built, such as the Telefunken (Neumann and AKG) Vintage microphones the ELAM 251, U47, U48, C12, and many others. They go through the entire line in some detail at the NAMM 2010 show. Sound Pure proudly represents the entire line, and has numerous mics of theirs on demo, including all of the flagship staples in stock. Call Sound Pure to discuss your microphone needs, toll free, 888-528-9703