Telefunken TF47 Review / Test
Today I review the Telefunken TF47 which is a mid-forward multi pattern tube condenser microphone. This offers great mid clarity and a robust low mid section with a tame air sound. If you're going for that more vintage sound, this thing sounds great.
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:27 - Setup
00:46 - What’s in the Box
01:20 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:59 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:27 - Plosive Test
03:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:04 - Background Noise Test
04:24 - Untreated Room Test
04:47 - Shock Rejection Test
05:08 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:30 - High End Outboard Preamp Test
06:35 - Intro to Comparison
07:05 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
07:33 - Rode NT1 Comparison
08:02 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
08:26 - Soyuz SU023 Bomblet Comparison
08:56 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison
09:40 - Lewitt LCT1040 Comparison
10:18 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:10 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
11:57 - Music Test
13:29 - Pros & Cons
15:57 - Overall Thoughts
19:47 - Recommendation
21:04 - Outro
