Telefunken Microphones Comparison | Raw Recordings + Mixed Versions

In this video, we compare several Telefunken microphones on the same singer, using an identical recording chain to ensure consistent conditions across all takes. The purpose of the video is purely demonstrative: we want to highlight the tonal differences and character of each Telefunken microphone in a controlled, realistic scenario. At the end of the video, you’ll also find a section featuring mixed versions of the recordings, processed with high-end outboard gear to give a sense of how these microphones sit in a real mix. No processing has been applied to the main raw takes, except for minimal level matching to allow a fair and consistent comparison. 0:00 Intro 0:10 TELEFUNKEN ELA M251E 0:56 TELEFUNKEN C12 1:41 TELEFUNKEN TF51 2:25 TELEFUNKEN TF47 3:11 TELEFUNKEN TF39 3:57 TELEFUNKEN TF17 4:42 TELEFUNKEN TF11 5:27 TELEFUNKEN M81 6:13 TELEFUNKEN M80 7:00 ELA M251E Mix Processed 7:49 C12 Mix Processed 8:34 TF51 Mix Processed 9:19 TF47 Mix Processed 10:04 TF39 Mix Processed 10:50 TF17 Mix Processed 11:35 TF11 Mix Processed 12:21 M81 Mix Processed 13:07 M80 Mix Processed