TELEFUNKEN Press Releases
Pete Mroz Rehearses for “The Voice” with TELEFUNKEN Mics
Pete Mroz is seen in his hotel room preparing for a performance on “The Voice.” He has a Copperhead for his vocals and an ELA M260 on his guitar. Phoenix,…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Boosts Live Classical Music Streaming in Memphis
Kimberly Patterson, left, Carrington Truehart, middle, and Cremaine Booker play strings during live stream at Germantown Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Memphis, TN, March 2021 – When…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Congratulates Jim “Kimo” West for 2021 Grammy
Jim West in his private studio with a matched pair of TELEFUNKEN ELA M 260s. Photo by David Goggin. South Windsor, CT, March 2020 – Jim “Kimo” West’s “More Guitar…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Celebrates 20th Anniversary
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT was founded by Toni Fishman in 2001 – the 21st Century revival of the original company founded in 1903. Today, the new TELEFUNKEN faithfully…
Read MoreWillie Green Checks Out TELEFUNKEN’s New TF11 Mic
South Windsor, CT, January 2021 – Prolific producer Paul “Willie Green” Womack has been putting his new TELEFUNKEN TF11 microphone through the paces at his successful Brooklyn recording studio. He…
Read MoreCREATING THE SOUND of 60’S SOUL / FUNK DRUMS with TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik
South Windsor, CT — Creating the Sound, producers of in-depth tutorials on recreating classic breakbeats, visit with TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik to examine the microphones used on late-‘60s recording sessions with James…
Read MoreSpiritHouse Opens With Array of TELEFUNKEN Microphones
South Windsor, CT, November 2020 – SpiritHouse recording studio recently moved into a newly built studio space inside a 120-year-old carriage house in picturesque western Massachusetts. Chief engineer and producer…
Read MoreTaylor Larson Is Nuts for TELEFUNKEN Microphones
Bethesda, MD, October 2020 – Producer/engineer Taylor Larson, owner of Oceanic Recording in Bethesda, Maryland is known as a sonic innovator, with credits that include Periphery, Asking Alexandria, Veil of…
Read MoreGreensky Bluegrass Explores TELEFUNKEN FET M60 Condenser and Dynamic M80 Mics
South Windsor, CT, October 2020 – Hugely popular band Greensky Bluegrass redefines traditional bluegrass music as they employ TELEFUNKEN FET condenser microphones to deliver their genre-shaking performances. “I have a…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Introduces New TF11 at Virtual 149th AES
South Windsor, CT, September 23, 2020 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has introduced the TF11, the newest member of the popular Alchemy Series and the company’s first large diaphragm phantom-powered condenser microphone:…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Presents Dynamic Mic Custom Shop Configurator
South Windsor, CT, June 2020 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik now offers the Custom Shop Configurator for its TEC Award-winning line of dynamic microphones. Hand assembled in the USA, M80 and M81…
Read MoreMaiko Horisawa Selects TELEFUNKEN Tube & Dynamic Mics
Maiko Horisawa is seen in the studio with her TELEFUNKEN ELA M251E large diaphragm condenser microphone. South Windsor, CT, May 2020 – Popular Japanese singer Maiko Horisawa has been touring…
Read MoreFitz Celebrates The Class of 2020 With TELEFUNKEN
Los Angeles, CA, May 2020 – Fitz and The Tantrums celebrated the graduating Class of 2020 with their lead singer performing on Good Morning America in a nationwide Zoom gathering…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN During Lockdown: Business as Usual (Almost)
Pictured (L-R) are Alan Venitosh, Director of Operations and Toni Fishman, Founder and CEO. Photo by Nick Sonsini. South Windsor, CT, May 2020 – In this time of pandemic lockdown…
Read MoreAlicia Keys debuts powerful anthem in partnership with CNN
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Updated 1:10 PM ET, Fri April 24, 2020 (CNN)If you find yourself in tears watching the visual for Alicia Keys‘ new song, know that the singer had…
Read MoreJackie Greene Streaming Weekly With TELEFUNKEN
“Live From Jackie’s Pad” on Facebook Live Sacramento, CA, April 2020 – Popular California singer/songwriter Jackie Greene is streaming “Live from Jackie’s Pad” solo concerts on YouTube from his well-equipped…
Read MorePapa Roach Tour With TELEFUNKEN Cut Short in Germany
Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix is seen on tour with his M80 dynamic mic. Sacramento, CA, April 2020 – Dynamic rockers Papa Roach had to cut short their triumphant European tour…
Read MoreGenelec & Telefunken Present Two Nights of Immersive Audio Events
Custom soundstage at Telefunken HQ in Connecticut serves as venue for education, discussion and demonstrations. Late in February, Genelec and Telefunken co-presented two evening events on the topic of immersive audio in the custom-built…
Read MoreVox Church Picks TELEFUNKEN for Live Worship Music
Vox Church Picks TELEFUNKEN for Live Worship Music Nine Centers are Networked Throughout Connecticut Vox Church performance is seen at The College Street Music Hall. New Haven, CT, March 2020…
Read MoreLance Powell Picks TELEFUNKEN U47 for Star Vocals
Pictured in his LA studio is recording engineer Lance Powell with TELEFUNKEN’s U47 large diaphragm tube microphone. Photo by David Goggin. Los Angeles, CA, February 2020 – Prolific recording and…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Re-Introduces the TEC AWARD winning ELA M 260 at NAMM
Pictured is the TELEFUNKEN ELA M 260 Cardioid small diaphragm tube microphone system Anaheim, January 2020, NAMM — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT is re-introducing the TEC Award winning…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Introduces New Alchemy Stereo Sets at WinterNAMM
Anaheim, CA, WinterNAMM 2020 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT is introducing stereo sets of microphones from its popular and affordable Alchemy Series of large diaphragm microphones at WinterNAMM…
Read MoreRandy Rogers Band Packs Array of TELEFUNKEN Mics on Tour
Dynamic and FET Mics Cover Vocals and Powerful Instrumentation Randy Rogers is seen on tour with his band. Photos by Preston Leatherman. South Windsor, CT, November 2019 – Country rock…
Read MoreNick Tipp Nabs TELEFUNKEN Mics for New Classical Project
Matched Set of M60 Condensers Shine on Viola and Cello Los Angeles, CA, September 2019 – Prolific LA recording engineer, mixer, and audio/video producer Nick Tipp specializes in recording and…
Read MoreUmphrey’s McGee debut “Crucial Taunt” video from TELEFUNKEN Soundstage
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, manufacturers of professional microphones for the recording studio and stage have partnered with Chicago-based progressive-jam band Umphrey’s McGee for the release of the groups new song “Crucial Taunt”,…
Read MoreSammy Hagar & The Circle Tour With TELEFUNKEN
Red Rocker Calls on TFunk Custom Shop Sammy Hagar is seen performing with his Custom Shop TELEFUNKEN M80-WH RED dynamic microphone. Photos by Patrick McManaman. South Windsor, CT, August 2019…
Read MoreTop Drummer Stephen Perkins Packs TELEFUNKEN Mics
Jane’s Addiction Founder Hosts “Perkins Palace” and Tours Pictured is Stephen Perkins with his drum kit and his TELEFUNKEN mics and headphones. Photo by David Goggin Los Angeles, CA, July…
Read MoreMen At Work’s Colin Hay is “Live From the Lab” at TELEFUNKEN
Multitrack YouTube Channel Hits One Million Views South Windsor, CT, June 2019 – Renowned performer/recording artist and Men At Work frontman Colin Hay has been a TELEFUNKEN supporter for many…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Rocks Dance Gavin Dance
Dynamic M80 and Condenser M60 FET Mics Onstage Los Angeles, CA, June 2019 – Formed in Sacramento, California, rockers Dance Gavin Dance employ TELEFUNKEN microphones both for their stage and…
Read MoreAnnouncing Design Improvements to the M80 and M81 Dynamic Microphones
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is celebrating 10 years of production of the flagship M80 handheld dynamic microphone. In honor of this, TELEFUNKEN is rolling out new mechanical design improvements to all M80…
Read MoreMatty Mullins Tests the Limits of TELEFUNKEN
Frontman for Memphis May Fire Picks M80 for Stage and AK-47 MkII for Studio Matty Mullins onstage with his TELEFUNKEN M80 dynamic microphone. Los Angeles, CA, March 2019 – Known…
Read MoreSet It Off Rocks Stage and Studio With TELEFUNKEN
New Album “Midnight” Features Cody Carson on the ELA M 251E Set It Off vocalist Cody Carson is seen at BedockLA with TELEFUNKEN’s ELA M 251E large diaphragm condenser microphone.…
Read MoreGrammy Nominated Jim “Kimo” West Picks TELEFUNKEN Matched Stereo Pair
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s Guitarist Is a Successful Solo Artist South Windsor, CT, November 2018 – Jim Kimo West, well known as the versatile guitarist for “Weird Al” Yankovic, is also…
Read MoreTurkuaz Rolls With TELEFUNKEN
FOH Engineer Zach Fichter Packs an Array of Dynamics and Condensers South Windsor, CT, October 2018 – Recording and touring engineer Zach Fichter says, “Telefunken mics are the backbone of…
Read MoreBen Harper Switches to TELEFUNKEN for World Tour
FOH Engineer Danny Bernini Gets Consistent Quality at Every Venue South Windsor, CT, September 2018 – Recording and touring engineer Danny Bernini has spent the last year traveling the world…
Read MoreParamore Tours With TELEFUNKEN
Paramore in concert. Photo by Phoenix Johnson. South Windsor, CT, August 2018 – Pop rockers Paramore have embraced TELEFUNKEN dynamic microphones for their sold-out international concert tours. The band has…
Read MoreSunset Sound Vintage Mics Restored
Legendary Studio’s Priceless 1960s Microphone Collection Pictured with vintage restored microphones at Sunset Sound are (L-R) Wren Rider, Mick Higgins and Paul Camarata. Photo by David Goggin. Hollywood, CA, July…
Read MoreLeo-Z Picks TELEFUNKEN for “Materia Prima”
Pictured at the Steinway grand piano at EastWest Studios in Hollywood is Leo-Z with his matched pair of TELEFUNKEN ELA M 260 microphones. Photo by David Goggin. ELA M 260…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Unveils Breakthrough 3D Immersive Studio Project
Clickable 3D View Isolates Mics in Studio Performance Pictured is the 3D navigable “dollhouse” view of Power Station New England. Video & Photography: Patrick McManaman, James Duffy, Nick Sonsini. South…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Sponsors “Sunset Jam” at The Viper Room in LA
Dynamic Microphones and Direct Boxes Utilized in Popular Weekly Showcase Los Angeles, CA, May 2018 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, manufacturer of historic recreations of classic microphones alongside their own proprietary designs,…
Read MoreNail the Mix Winner Thomas Ferrell Nabs TELEFUNKEN AK-47 MkII
TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Unstoppable Recording Machine Contest Pictured is Nail the Mix winner Thomas Ferrell with his prize TELEFUNKEN AK-47 MkII microphone at Sphere Studios in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA,…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Builds Custom C13 Mic for John Hill
Hitmaker Uses New Mic for a Variety of Sessions Los Angeles, CA, April 2018 – Top record producer, songwriter and musician John Hill purchased a custom C13 large diaphragm condenser…
Read MoreDrum Maven Matt Brown Picks TELEFUNKEN
South Windsor, CT, February 2018 – Producer, engineer, drummer, drum technician, and arranger Matt Brown has an arsenal of microphones from TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik at his disposal for his many endeavors.…
Read MoreHaley Reinhart Picks TELEFUNKEN for Stage and Studio
“American Idol” Star Performs with Custom Dynamic M80 Photos by Jimmy Giambrone South Windsor, CT, January 2018 – Singer, songwriter, and voice actress Haley Reinhart first rose to prominence after placing…
Read MoreBig Big Train Records with TELEFUNKEN at Real World
Rehearsals for Major Tour Recorded and Filmed Box, United Kingdom, November 2017 – English prog-rock band Big Big Train picked an arsenal of TELEFUNKEN microphones for their rehearsals at Peter…
Read MoreSimon Kiln Chooses TELEFUNKEN for King’s College Concert
ELA M 260 Tri-Mono Set of Three Mics for Decca Tree London, England, November 2017 – Simon Kiln, award-winning producer has purchased from TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik the ELA M 260 Tri-Mono…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Sponsors Carl Verheyen Album and Documentary
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik provided microphones for a very special project recorded and filmed at Sweetwater Studios with guitar virtuoso Carl Verheyen. In his 50-plus years of playing the guitar, Verheyen…
Read MorePartnership With Connecticut Public TV
South Windsor, CT, October 2017 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has joined with Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) for “Amplify,” an adventuresome new series profiling musicians at various locations throughout the state. TELEFUNKEN’S…
Read More“Live From The Lab” Season 3 Launch
South Windsor, CT, September 2017 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has launched “Live From The Lab” Season 3 on their YouTube channel with performances by Allen Stone, The Shelters, Hurray For The…
Read MoreAftermaster Enriches Studio with TELEFUNKEN Diamond Series ELA M 251E
Prized Microphone Acquisition Part of Recent Studio Renovation & Expansion Hollywood, CA, August 29, 2017—Aftermaster, Inc. (OTCQB: AFTM)—an award-winning, industry leading audio company—adds yet another piece of iconic equipment to its…
Read MoreTom Petty and The Heartbreakers 40th Anniversary Tour Travels with TELEFUNKEN
South Windsor, CT, August 2017 – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year with an extensive tour schedule including shows across America, Canada and in…
Read MorePercussionist with the Stars Picks TELEFUNKEN
Matched Pair of AK-47s Captures Roland Gajate-Garcia’s Versatility South Windsor, CT, May 2017 – “Dancing With The Stars”” percussionist Roland Gajate-Garcia and his bandmates typically learn and rehearse as many…
Read MoreJody Whitesides & TELEFUNKEN “Thump, Thump, Thump”
Classic C-12 Sound for Vocals and Acoustic Guitar South Windsor, CT, May 2017 — Popular producer and recording artist Jody Whitesides has released his new single, “Thump, Thump, Thump” which…
Read MoreTransaudio Group to Represent TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Diamond Series Microphones
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 2017: TransAudio Group, U.S. representative and distributor of peak-performance studio recording equipment, is excited to bring the legendary Telefunken sound to its clients through Telefunken…
Read MoreClone Wars: Inside The Vintage-Style Mic Biz
Strother Bullins, Technology Editor at Pro Sound News, and Lynn Fuston, veteran recording engineer and author, take an in-depth look at today’s microphone design and manufacture. The report features key aspects of…
Read MoreFOH Daniel Ramirez Captures The Wood Brothers with TELEFUNKEN
Unique & Powerful Sounds for Vocals, Guitar and Drums South Windsor, CT, March 2017 – Acclaimed folk ensemble The Wood Brothers are touring extensively with a choice selection of TELEFUNKEN microphones…
Read MorePeter Wolf Calls on Telefunken USA to Restore Vintage Mic
Malibu, CA, February, 2007 – Austrian-born composer/producer Peter Wolf recently had his 1950s-era Telefunken 250 restored to perfect working order by Telefunken USA. Wolf acquired the microphone nearly 30 years…
Read MoreCountry Star Crystal Gayle Tours With TELEFUNKEN
Renowned Vocal Quality and Powerful Drum Sound South Windsor, CT, February 2017 — Country superstar Crystal Gayle has been working with production manager and FOH mixer Edaghogho Eferakeya Jr. for the…
Read MoreAngelique Kidjo Earns Grammys With TELEFUNKEN
Africa’s Premier Diva Picks Diamond Series ELA M 251 South Windsor, CT, February 2017 — Angelique Kidjo, dubbed “Africa’s premier diva” by Time Magazine, has earned three Grammys, two for…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Exhibits New Direct Box Line at Winter NAMM
Mono and Dual Models of Active FET and Passive Designs January 19, Winter NAMM 2017 — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is exhibiting four new direct boxes at Winter NAMM 2017, including mono…
Read MoreJustin Bieber Takes TELEFUNKEN On “Purpose World Tour”
TELEFUNKEN Mics on Vocals, Acoustic Instruments and Drums South Windsor, CT, November 2016 – TELEFUNKEN microphones are on Justin Bieber’s “Purpose World Tour” in support of his fourth studio album…
Read MoreFOH Engineer Jamie Wellwarth Rolls With TELEFUNKEN
A Mainstay with Austin’s Nomad Sound and at The Continental Club Austin, TX, December 2016 – Jamie Wellwarth, production manager and lead engineer at Austin’s Nomad Sound, packs an arsenal…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Picks Sommer Cable for Diamond Series Tube Mics
Sommer Provides Versatile, Optimum Quality, Rugged Cables South Windsor, CT, November 2016 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, headquartered in Connecticut, is shipping all of its Diamond Series large diaphragm condenser microphones with…
Read MoreTony Escapa Travels the World with TELEFUNKEN
DC7 Mic Pack Featured on Ricky Martin’s “One World Tour” New York City, October 2016 — Tony Escapa, a Berklee grad and Grammy Award-winning drummer, relies on his DC7 drum…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Debuts New Direct Box Line at AES
Mono and Dual Models of Active FET and Passive Designs September 29, AES 2016 — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is introducing four new direct boxes at AES, including mono and dual models…
Read MoreLake Street Dive Soars With TELEFUNKEN
Distinctive Vocals and Drum Sound Boston, MA, August 2016 – Multi-genre rockers Lake Street Dive are connecting with audiences across America and Europe with their distinctive vocal stylings and dynamic…
Read MoreDon Gunn Rocks With TELEFUNKEN
Dynamic Mics and LDC Vintage Reissues Seattle, WA, August 2016 – Don Gunn is an enterprising recording/mixing engineer, producer, drummer, and programmer, based in Seattle. With credits that include Soundgarden,…
Read More“Bright Star” Calls on TELEFUNKEN for Original Cast Recording
Produced by Peter Asher and Engineered by Nathaniel Kunkel New York, NY, July 2016 – Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of “Bright Star,” the top Broadway musical…
Read More13-Year-Old Juliana Wilson Soars With TELEFUNKEN
Performing at 2016 She Rocks Summer NAMM Showcase Nashville, TN, Summer NAMM 2016 – 13-year-old Juliana Wilson will be performing at this year’s Summer NAMM “She Rocks” showcase. Wilson has…
Read MoreBlake Mills Visits TELEFUNKEN Headquarters
Producer Stocks Up On a Variety of Mics for Stage & Studio Los Angeles, CA, May 2016 – Award-winning songwriter, guitarist, producer, and composer Blake Mills recently acquired a sizeable…
Read MoreJeff Gitelman Recovers Stolen TELEFUNKEN C12 Microphone
Thief Called TELEFUNKEN To Purchase Power Supply Los Angeles, CA, April 2016 – Prolific producer/engineer and songwriter Jeff Gitelman was crestfallen when he discovered that his prized TELEFUNKEN C12 microphone…
Read MoreDeath Cab for Cutie Picks TELEFUNKEN for Album and Tour
Drummer Jason McGerr Uses M60 DD5 Drum Set and AR-70 Stereo Tube Mic South Windsor, CT, March 2016 – Evocative indie rockers Death Cab For Cutie have embraced TELEFUNKEN microphones for…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Announces New Mic Cables at SXSW Gear Expo
Expansion of Stage Series XLR Cable Line South Windsor, CT , SXSW 2016 — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has expanded its popular Stage Series line of microphone cables. Alongside the popular microphone line,…
Read MoreTop Producer Jim Kaufman Picks TELEFUNKEN
Producer’s LA Studio Houses Top Gear & Acoustic Instruments Los Angeles, CA, February 2016 — Uberproducer Jim Kaufman is cranking out the hits, thanks in part to a choice Vintage…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Introduces Two New Drum Mic Packs at NAMM
DC6 & DC7 Feature TEC Award-Winners January 22, Winter NAMM 2016 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT, is introducing two new comprehensive drum microphone packs at Winter NAMM 2016. The…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Partners with Dysonics For 8-Capsule 360 Degree Mic for VR
Dysonics Creates Immersive Spatial Audio Tracking Headphone Experience South Windsor, CT, November 2015 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is proud to partner with Dysonics for the revolutionary 8-capsule, 360-degree microphone array for…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Launches “Live From the Lab” Video Series
Kicks Off With Amy Helm, Grammy-Winning Daughter of Legendary Levon Helm South Windsor, CT, October 2015 – TELEFUNKEN recently hosted recording sessions with Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers at the…
Read MoreRubblebucket Picks TELEFUNKEN for Stage and New Album “Survival Sounds”
M81 Dynamic for Stage — AK-47 MkII and CU-29 “Copperhead” for Studio Rubblebucket is pictured at TELEFUNKEN headquarters in Connecticut, (L-R) Adam Dotson, Kalmia Traver, Alex Toth, Dave Cole, and…
Read MoreProducer Matty Amendola Chooses TELEFUNKEN for New Katie Lee Record
Pictured in Brooklyn’s 825 Records studio is Katie Lee and TELEFUNKEN’S AK-47 MkII large diaphragm condenser microphone. South Windsor, CT, July 2015 – Prolific producer, songwriter and studio owner Matty…
Read MoreKenny Chesney’s FOH Chris Rabold Chooses TELEFUNKEN
Sean Paddock’s Drums Use M80 and M82 Dynamic and M60 FET Mics Pictured during Kenny Chesney’s “The Big Revival” tour is FOH engineer Chris Rabold with his TELEFUNKEN M80 and…
Read MoreJason Derulo Tours Worldwide With TELEFUNKEN M81-WH Mic
Praise From Tour Engineers Adam Rebacz and Rick Wright, Jr. South Windsor, CT, August 2015 — Phenomenal singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo has chosen TELEFUNKEN’s M81-WH wireless capsule for…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Champions Litchfield Jazz and Podunk Bluegrass Fests
Donations and Gear Foster Historic Annual Connecticut Music Festivals Seen at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival is the band competition winner Colebrook Road and the TELEFUNKEN van, loaded with a selection…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Teams with JamBase for 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead Video Series
“Songs of Their Own” Includes 50 Bands Covering Dead Originals. South Windsor, CT, June 2015 – Leading microphone manufacturer TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has partnered with San Francisco’s JamBase to film and…
Read MoreCaravan of Thieves Picks TELEFUNKEN for new “KISS KISS” Album and Tour
ELA M251E, ELA M260 and U47 in the Studio — CU-29 and M80s for Stage Caravan of Thieves is pictured onstage surrounding a TELEFUNKEN CU-29 “Copperhead” large diaphragm condenser tube…
Read MoreGalactic Soars in the Studio and Onstage With TELEFUNKEN
M80, M81, M82 Dynamics Shine on Stage; Tube Condensers in Studio Pictured on tour is Galactic bassist, producer, and vocalist Robert Mercurio with a TELEFUNKEN M81 for vocals and the…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Sponsors Litchfield Jazz and Podunk Bluegrass Fests
Donations and Gear Foster Historic Annual Connecticut Music Festivals Pictured picking up an assortment of mics at TELEFUNKEN headquarters in Connecticut, (L-R) are Litchfield Jazz Fest audio engineers Brian Silver…
Read MoreBrian Marquis Picks TELEFUNKEN for Van’s Warped Tour
M80 Dynamic Mics for the Acoustic Basement Stage Pictured with a Telefunken M80 dynamic mic is performer and Van’s Warped Tour producer Brian Marquis. Photo by Dani Fresh. Los Angeles,…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Introduces New Black Diamond Tubes at Summer NAMM
Manufactured in Europe with Cryogenic Treatment in the USA Pictured is the new TELEFUNKEN Black Diamond ECC83-TK tube, a modern version of the 12AX7, originally developed in 1947. Nashville, TN,…
Read MoreNoel White Picks TELEFUNKEN for Hudson Street Sound
Also Using New DD5 Mic Kit as Drum Tech on Tour Pictured at Hudson Street Sound in Annapolis holding TELEFUNKEN M-260 mics are (L-R) studio owners Noel White and Frank…
Read MoreThe Naked and Famous Pick TELEFUNKEN M81 Mics for World Touring
Performing Coachella and Headlining America in May and June The Naked and Famous is pictured live with their TELEFUNKEN M81 dynamic mics; (L-R) are Thom Powers, vocals, guitars; Aaron Short,…
Read MoreKarmic Juggernaut Records With Solar Power and TELEFUNKEN
Sun Lab Studio Records”Transgressions” Entirely On Location South Windsor, CT, January, 2014 — The popular New Jersey-based band Karmic Juggernaut has recorded their entire 8-minute opus “Transgressions” on location using…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Partners with Platinum Sound Recording Studios
Pictured is the AES launch of the new TELEFUNKEN showroom partnership at Platinum Sound Studios in NYC. South Windsor, CT, February, 2014 — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, the South Windsor, CT based…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Receives 2014 TEC Award at WinterNAMM
M82 Wins Honor for Microphone Technology/Sound Reinforcement Pictured at the 2014 TEC Awards at WinterNAMM are (L-R) Director of Operations Alan Veniscofsky and Design Engineer Ryan Loftus. Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty…
Read MoreSteely Dan Uses Variety of TELEFUNKEN Mics for “Mood Swings” Tour
Models include C12s, M81 & M82 Dynamics, and Prototype M60 FETs Pictured onstage at the Wang Theater in Boston, MA, during the recent Steely Dan tour are (L-R) TELEFUNKEN’s Director…
Read MoreLeslie West is “Still Climbing” with TELEFUNKEN
Mountain Co-Founder Creates Massive Guitar Tones with the M80 Pictured is engineer/co-producer Mike “Metal” Goldberg with TELEFUNKEN’s M80 dynamic microphone on Leslie West’s Blackstar amp. South Windsor, CT, November, 2013…
Read MoreGov’t Mule Picks TELEFUNKEN for New Double LP “Shout!”
Warren Haynes Belts It Out with the M80; Copperhead for Drums Gov’t Mule are pictured in Los Angeles, (L-R) Jorgen Carlsson, bass; Matt Abts, drums; Warren Haynes, lead vocal, guitar;…
Read MoreJane’s Addiction Picks TELEFUNKEN Mics for Touring
New M82 and M81-SH Dynamic Mics Boost Drum Power Pictured (L-R) on tour are drummer Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction holding the TELEFUNKEN M82 dynamic microphone and FOH engineer Jamie…
Read MoreJeff Pevar Records Debut “From the Core” With TELEFUNKEN AK-47 MkII Tube Mic
Jon Anderson of Yes, Special Guests and Oregon Cave Recordings Pictured in his Oregon studio is guitar virtuoso Jeff Pevar and his TELEFUNKEN AK-47 MkII microphone. Ashland, OR, August, 2013…
Read MoreUmphrey’s McGee Picks TELEFUNKEN For Touring
Variety of Dynamic Mics for Vocals and Drums Pictured (L-R) are Umphrey’s McGee FOH mixer Chris Mitchell, drummer and vocalist Kris Meyers, and monitor engineer Bob Ston. South Windsor, CT.,…
Read MoreBeach Boys Tour With New TELEFUNKEN M80 “Woody” Mics
First Edition Signed By Band for Surfrider Foundation Fundraiser Pictured is the TELEFUNKEN M80 “Woody” dynamic microphone signed by the Beach Boys to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. South Windsor, CT,…
Read MoreThe National Picks TELEFUNKEN for “Trouble Will Find Me”
Matt Berninger Employs U-47 For His Visceral Vocals Pictured is Matt Berninger recording vocals for the new album “Trouble Will Find Me” with the TELEFUNKEN U-47 tube microphone. Photo by…
Read MoreJimmy Fallon Gets Grammy Nod – Lawrence Manchester Picks TELEFUNKEN
“Blow Your Pants Off” Employs M80 Dynamic and AK-47MkII Microphones Pictured is Lawrence Manchester, music mixer for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” with his TELEFUNKEN AK-47MkII large diaphragm tube condenser…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN and Bob Weir’s TRI Studios Team Up for Supersession
Grateful Dead Co-Founder Heads Up All-Star Performance Pictured at TRI Studios in San Rafael, CA, are Ryan Loftus, Jeff Pehrson, Jeff Chimenti, Alan Venitosh, Bob Weir, Jason Scheuner, Robyn Sylvester,…
Read MorePassion Pit’s “Gossamer” Showcases TELEFUNKEN Copperhead Tube Mic
Chris Zane Produces Hit Sophomore Release for Sony Pictured is Passion Pit producer Chris Zane with the TELEFUNKEN CU-29 large diaphragm condenser tube microphone. NYC, August, 2012 — Producer Chris…
Read MoreWomen’s Audio Mission Turns to TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik and Manley Labs For Recording Session with the Iconic Kronos Quartet
Leading Microphone Companies Loan Award-Winning Mics To the San Francisco Based Non-Profit (San Francisco, CA – May 10, 2012) Women’s Audio Mission, a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of women in music…
Read MoreCounting Crows Pick TELEFUNKEN for Stage & Studio
M80-WH Wireless Mic Capsule for Adam Duritz and ELA M 260s for New Album Pictured is Counting Crows founder Adam Duritz with the M80-WH mic capsule from TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik. South…
Read MoreDoor’s Co-Founder Ray Manzarek Picks New TELEFUNKEN Copperhead Mic
Pictured with the new TELEFUNKEN CU-29 Copperhead mic in Studio Manzarek are (L-R) Door’s co-founder, songwriter and keyboardist Ray Manzarek and his son, recording artist/engineer Pablo Manzarek. Photo by David…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Introduces ELA M 260 TRI-MONO System at AES in NYC
Modern Version of Classic “Decca Tree” with 3 Matched Tube Mics and Power Supply Pictured is TELEFUNKEN’s new ELA M 260 TRI-MONO System with three small diaphragm tube mics, interchangeable…
Read MoreNathan Pacheco and Leo-Z Choose New TELEFUNKEN 251T
Rising Pop/Operatic Star Shines in New Disney Pearl Album Pictured is Nathan Pecheco with TELEFUNKEN’S new ELA M251T at EASTWEST Recording Studios in Hollywood. Photo by David Goggin. Hollywood, CA,…
Read MoreBrett Allen Nabs First TELEFUNKEN U47/48 Studio Set for SnowGhost
Montana Studio and Music Company Now Has Assortment of Matched TFunk Pairs Pictured is SnowGhost studio’s Brett Allen with his collection of classic TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik microphones. Whitefish, MT, September, 2011…
Read MoreSnoop Dogg Orders Custom TELEFUNKEN Stage Mic
Special Wireless M80 Has Mighty Bling Pictured with his new custom TELEFUNKEN wireless M80-WH stage mic is rap icon Snoop Dogg. South Windsor, CT, June, 2011 – At the request…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Donates Mics for New “Shaking Through” Video Session Series
Non-Profit Weathervane Music Produces “Borrowed Heart” by Hezekiah Jones Pictured with the TELEFUNKEN U47 large diaphragm microphone is Raphael “Raph” Cutrufello, lead singer of the group Hezekiah Jones. Photo by…
Read MoreRodney Jerkins Picks TELEFUNKEN for “American Idol”
Gifted Producer Chooses Matched Pair of new AR-51 Tube Mics Pictured is American Idol artist Scotty McCreery. Los Angeles, CA, May, 2011 – Eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins…
Read MoreRichard X Picks TELEFUNKEN U47 for Will Young’s New Album
London’s KMR Audio Provides Mic Through UK Distributor Unity Audio Pictured is UK producer/engineer Richard X with his new large diaphragm U47 microphone from US-based TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik. London, UK, April,…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Presents Multitrack Microphone Session Files
Audition a Variety of Mics in One’s Personal Studio Listening Space South Windsor, CT, March, 2011 – TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, the TEC Award-winning microphone company which faithfully recreates the vintage sound…
Read MoreBig Head Todd Goes TELEFUNKEN for Stage and Studio
M80s for Red Rocks DVD & Vintage Tubes for New Album at Ardent Studios South Windsor, CT, February, 2011 – Big Head Todd and the Monsters were the first group…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Introduces New ELA M 260 Tube Mic Stereo Set at Winter NAMM
Shipping With Cardioid, Omni, and Hyper-Cardioid Capsules, Plus Dual Power Supply South Windsor, CT, December, 2011 — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT, is exhibiting for the first time at…
Read MoreRusted Root Goes All TELEFUNKEN
Michael Glabicki Chooses 6 AR-51s, 4 M80s, 2 M-16 MkIIs & 2 ELA M 260s Pictured is Rusted Root’s Michael Glabicki with one of his 6 TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik AR-51 vintage…
Read MoreAlex Carlin Sets New Guinness World Record With TELEFUNKEN
32-Hour Show Earns “Longest Performance by a Solo Artist” Pictured with his TELEFUNKEN M 80 mic and Gibson J-45 guitar is Guinness World Record holder Alex Carlin performing in Radomsko,…
Read More“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Goes for Telefunken
Music Mixer Lawrence Manchester Picks the M 80 for Guest Artists NYC, May, 2010 – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” music mixer Lawrence Manchester has picked the M 80 dynamic…
Read MoreMichael Buble Performs Secret Show at TELEFUNKEN Studios
Hartford’s WTIC 96.5 fm Broadcasts Live “Acoustic Café” Pictured in TELEFUNKEN’s Connecticut studios are Michael Buble and his band in a special performance for Hartford’s 96.5 WTIC “Acoustic Café.” Photo…
Read MoreFunkadelic Bootsy Collins & Snoop Dogg Go for T-Funk Mics
Fellow Funkateers Share Passion for the Music and the Technology Pictured with the TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik large diaphragm AK-47 tube microphone are Bootsy Collins (L) and Snoop Dogg. San Diego, CA,…
Read MoreKenji Nakai Purchases Matched Pair of TELEFUNKEN AR-51s
Large Diaphragm Tube Mics For Kenji Sano Solo Project Los Angeles, CA, June, 2010 – Before starting on the long-awaited Kenji Sano solo project, recording engineer Kenji Nakai purchased a…
Read MoreTELEFUNKEN Drives Custom VW Van to AES Convention Floor
South Windsor, CT., September, 2009 — TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has completely restored and customized a pristine 1967 Volkswagen van for their drive from headquarters in Connecticut to the AES Convention in…
Read MoreGreen Day Tours and Records with TELEFUNKEN Microphones
M80s Onstage and U-47 / ELA M 251 In the Studio Pictured (foreground) in concert with TELEFUNKEN M80s are Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. Photo by…
Read MoreSammy Hagar and Chickenfoot Pick TELEFUNKEN
Supergroup Has New Album and Summer Tour San Rafael, CA, June, 2009 – Rock supergroup Chickenfoot released their self-titled debut album June 5 and is supporting the project with a…
Read MoreCee-Lo “Gnarls Barkley” Green Chooses TELEFUNKEN USA
Graham Marsh Records the New Solo Album Pictured with the new TELEFUNKEN USA Ela M250 tube microphone is Cee-Lo Green and engineer Graham Marsh. Photo by Samuel Thomas. Miami, Fl,…
Read MorePhish Reunites — With TELEFUNKEN USA M 80 Stage Mics
Jam Band Fans See First Shows in 4 1/2 Years Phish is pictured at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum. Photo by Yuki Fishman. Hampton, Virginia, March, 2009 — For the first time…
Read MoreRyan Tedder Chooses TELEFUNKEN USA at Ante Up Audio
Lead Singer of One Republic Records With New Ela M 251 Cleveland, OH — Ryan Tedder, best known as the lead singer of internationally acclaimed One Republic, booked sessions at…
Read MoreDuran Duran Chooses Telefunken USA
Classic Ela M251 Recreation for Vocals Pictured at London’s Sphere Studios is Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon with the Telefunken | USA Ela M251. In the rear is Telefunken |…
Read MoreTroy Germano Purchases Telefunken USA ELA M12
Former Owner of Hit Factory Equips New Germano Studios NYC, December, 2008 – Troy Germano, owner of the recently launched Germano Studios, has purchased the Telefunken | USA Ela M12…
Read MoreDave Grohl & Lemmy Kilmister Vocalize with Telefunken | USA
Billy Gibbons Plays Guitar on New Version of “Run Rudolph Run” Pictured are Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister with Telefunken | USA’s classic large diaphragm Ela M251…
Read MoreBrian Wilson Chooses Telefunken | USA Mics for New Album
“That Lucky Old Sun” Set for September Release Pictured at 20th Century Fox studios with the new Telefunken | USA Ela M 251 microphone are Brian Wilson and stage and…
Read MoreBil VornDick Purchases Pair of Telefunken | USA Ela M260 Mics
Renowned Engineer/Producer Records Nashville Luminaries Nashville, TN, May, 2008 – After extensive testing, popular Nashville engineer/producer Bil VornDick has purchased a pair of Telefunken | USA’s small capsule Ela M260…
Read MoreJamie Cullum and Producer Greg Wells Record With Telefunken USA
Pictured at Rocket Carousel Studios are (L-R) producer Greg Wells and recording artist Jamie Cullum. Photo by David Goggin. Los Angeles, CA – The new album by British artist Jamie…
Read MoreJourney Records Double Album With Telefunken USA U47M Mics
Engineer John Neff and Journey Purchase Two Vintage Mic Recreations Pictured (L-R) at The Plant in Sausalito are Neal Schon, Arnel Pineda, Jonathan Cain, and Deen Castronovo. Photo by John…
Read MoreJack Johnson Gets Two New Telefunken USA Mics
Engineer Robert Carranza Records New Album in LA and Hawaii Pictured in LA (L-R) are engineer/mixer Robert Carranza and Jack Johnson, with the new U47 large diaphragm tube mic from…
Read MoreLinda Perry Picks Telefunken USA Stereo Mic
Pictured at Kung Fu Gardens is producer Linda Perry and studio manager Seth von Paulus. Photo by David Goggin. Los Angeles, CA, October, 2007 – Acclaimed producer and singer/songwriter Linda Perry…
Read MoreGoo Goo Doll John Rzeznik Taps Telefunken USA
Pictured in Studio D at Ocean Way Recording in Los Angeles is John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. Photo by David Goggin. South Windsor, CT, August, 2007 – Goo…
Read MoreMatthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs Pick Pair of Telefunken USA Mics
Pictured in the Lolina Green studio are Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles and Matthew Sweet with a new Telefunken | USA Ela M 251F condenser tube microphone. Photo by David…
Read MoreSteven Miller Picks Telefunken USA for Dave Matthews Band
Pictured at Dave Matthews’ Haunted Hollow Studios is engineer Steven Miller with the Telefunken USA R-F-T M16 MkII large diaphragm tube microphone. Charlottesville, VA, February 2007 – Engineer and producer…
Read MoreTelefunken USA Completes Restoration of Zappa Microphone Collection
Los Angeles, CA, July, 2007 – The restoration of Frank Zappa’s vintage mic collection, begun in 2005, is now complete. The project began with a visit and evaluation by Telefunken…
Read MoreRingside Chooses Telefunken Old and New
Pictured (L-R) at Harvest Sound Studios are Ringside drummer Norm Block with a rare vintage Telefunken Ela M250E and singer/songwriter Scott Thomas with the newly manufactured Telefunken | USA Ela…
Read MoreMatt Scannell of Vertical Horizon Chooses New Telefunken USA ELA M 250
Los Angeles, CA, September, 2006 – Matt Scannell, songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist for Vertical Horizon, has purchased the new Telefunken USA ELA M250 for the recording of the band’s…
Read MoreJohn “Goldfinger” Feldmann Chooses Telefunken USA Matched Pair
Pictured in his LA studio is producer/engineer John Feldmann and his matched pair of Telefunken USA microphones. Photo by David Goggin. Los Angeles, CA, June, 2006 – John Feldman, frontman…
Read MoreGrammy®-Winning Mixer/Engineer Rafa Sardina Purchases Matched Pair of Telefunken ELA M 12s
Pictured at AES 2004 are (L-R) Telefunken North America CEO Toni Fishman and multiple Grammy –winner Rafa Sardina. Photo by David Goggin. San Francisco, AES 2004 – Seven-time Grammy-winner mixer/engineer…
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