Telefunken TF39

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Telefunken TF39

Telefunken

TF39

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 466527
Model: TF39
Price: $2,088.90

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The TF39 is a serious contender for anyone chasing that authentic vintage Telefunken sound. It's a vocal workhorse with a beautiful, creamy character, and the build quality is top-notch. If you're a singer-songwriter, voiceover artist, or tracking vocals for a classic-sounding record, this mic is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • Telefunken TF39
  • Tube large diaphragm microphone
  • Pressure gradient condenser
  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • omnidirectional and eight
  • Capsule: TK67
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 17 mV / Pa
  • Impedance: 300 ohms
  • Max sound pressure level: 130 dB
  • Tube: 5654W (New Old Stock)
  • Lundahl LL 1935 transformer
  • Dimensions: 200 x 46 mm (length x diameter)
  • Weight: 0.65 kg
  • Includes power supply
  • microphone shock mount and holder
  • 7-pin connection cable
  • dust cover and transport case
PROS
  • • TK67 capsule delivers classic Telefunken '60s vocal tone
  • • NOS 5654W tube adds warmth and subtle harmonic complexity
  • • Lundahl transformer provides exceptional transient response and low noise
  • • Robust all-metal construction feels incredibly solid and dependable
CONS
  • • Cardioid-only pattern limits versatility in certain recording situations
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many studios
  • • Can be sensitive to handling noise due to tube circuitry

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Key Features

Mic Type Pressure gradient condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 130 dB
Sensitivity 17 mV / Pa
Connector 7-pin XLR
Weight 0.65 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TF39 offers a warmer, more vintage character, lacking the U87's clinical neutrality and broader polar patterns. It’s more focused on a specific, pleasing vocal tone.
It's a universal power supply, designed to work with both 110V and 220V systems, making it adaptable for international use.
Telefunken sources consistently good NOS 5654W tubes; however, like all tubes, they will eventually need replacement, typically after several years of heavy use.

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