Telefunken TF51 Review / Test (vs. AT2020, NT1, TLM103, U87, U67)

Today I review the Telefunken TF51 which is a bright and exciting microphone with a clean mid section and a thicc bottom. This gives a sound that is apparently similar to the ELAM 251. This thing also has one of the lowest self noises I've ever seen on a tube microphone. HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/tf51 Buy the Telefunken TF51 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/tf51 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:35 - Setup 01:12 - What’s in the Box 01:45 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 02:27 - Specifications 02:56 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 03:57 - Plosive Test 04:11 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 04:33 - Background Noise Test 04:52 - Untreated Room Test 05:13 - Shock Rejection Test 05:31 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 05:47 - High End Outboard Preamp Test 06:55 - Intro to Comparison 07:34 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison 07:57 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison 08:21 - Lewitt LCT440 Pure Comparison 08:49 - Rode NT1 Comparison 09:16 - Avantone CV12 Comparison 09:54 - Mojave MA201-fet Comparison 10:27 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison 10:58 - Telefunken TF47 Comparison 11:37 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 12:10 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison 12:38 - Music Test 13:59 - Pros & Cons 15:38 - Overall Thoughts 18:05 - Recommendation 18:21 - Outro #Telefunken #TF51 #MicReview Become a Patreon:   / podcastage   Become a Member:    / @podcastage   Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?su... My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using an affiliate link, it provides me a small referral fee. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com