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Paul Special Picks TELEFUNKEN for Network TV, Radio, Records & Education
"Telefunken mics have become a 'go to' choice for me, especially in live broadcasting," says Special.
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DPA Highlights New N-Series Digital Wireless Microphone System at InfoComm 2025
Fully Digital, True Diversity Wideband System With Remote Control Capabilities and Accompanying 2024 Vocal Microphone DPA Microphones will present its new N-Series Digital Wireless...
Business
WMSA Grows, Addresses RF Spectrum Regulation
60 members join Shure in Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance since group’s formation in February.
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Peter Chaikin Picks Sanken Dual-Diaphragm Mics for Ian McCrudden Project
Peter Chaikin recently recorded an acoustic music project with pairs of Sanken's dual-capsule CU-44X MK II and CU-51 microphones.
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RF Venue CP Stage Antenna — A Mix Product of the Week
A low-profile, circularly polarized element provides optimal 360-degree signal for IEM packs and wireless mics.
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Top Guitarist Julian Lage Counts on Mark Goodell & TELEFUNKEN
Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage depends on his touring and studio engineer Mark Goodell to deliver sound that captures his remarkable talents using a variety...
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Dominic Guss Explores Sanken Dual-Diaphragm CU-44X MK II Mic
Successful boutique record label executive Dominic Guss is also an accomplished recording engineer, session drummer, and vocalist. His mic of choice for vocals, and...
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Sommer Introduces New Armored Superflex Data Cables
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new data cable series in three versions, setting new standards in high-quality data transmission.
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TELEFUNKEN Brings Back Stereo Alchemy Tube Mic Sets
TELEFUNKEN is re-introducing Stereo Sets of microphones from its popular and affordable Alchemy Series of large diaphragm tube microphones.
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DPA Unveils New Core+ Technology
DPA Microphones unveiled its new Core+ technology at the NAMM Show, which will be rolled out across its portfolio of mics.
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Doom Flamingo at TELEFUNKEN “Live From the Lab”
Powerhouse synth-rock band Doom Flamingo recently filmed a series of exclusive videos at the TELEFUNKEN Soundstage in the Connecticut company headquarters.
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Sommer Cable Announces New Management Team
Germany's Sommer cable GmbH, a 2025 TEC Award finalist, is pleased to announce that Maximilian Blanck and Marie-Kathrin Huber will join the management of...
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Greg Wells Gets “Wicked” With His TELEFUNKEN TF51 Tube Mics
For this film, the mics needed to capture the most subtle detail to the loudest pounding, and the TF51's never fail to make me...
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Soyuz Microphones’ Lakeside Preamp Debuts
Soyuz Microphones has launched something other than a mic with the debut of its new Lakeside Class-A, fully discrete, single-channel preamp.
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TELEFUNKEN Debuts TF17FET Mic and Wireless Dynamics @ AES
TELEFUNKEN is introducing for the first time at AES the new TF17 large diaphragm FET Microphone.
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Sanken Showcases Supersonic 100kHz Music Mics at AES 2024
Sanken will be demonstrating the full range of six unique Sanken Chromatic professional studio microphones available for demo at AES October 8-10. Featuring 100kHz...
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TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Catbite at Supernova Ska Festival
TELEFUNKEN is sponsoring popular ska . Catbite and providing colorful M80 dynamic vocal microphones at this year's Supernova Ska Festival.
Live Sound
Miking the Peter Erskine Quartet on Tour
Live sound engineer Andrea Pellegrini brought along DPA mics when he recently worked a 22-date tour of Italy with the Peter Erskine Quartet.
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Mr. Big Fall Victim to Thieves
Guitars and collection of Telefunken mics stolen from tour trailer; here are the serial numbers.
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Mr. Big Theft in Germany On Tour with TELEFUNKEN Mics
During a sold-out world tour, hard rock band Mr. Big was hit by thieves in Frankfurt, Germany, who broke into their tour bus trailer...
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Sommer Introduces New SYSCAT4 Stage/Event Cable
Sommer Cable is now shipping its new SYSCAT4 cable series, setting new standards in stage and event technology.
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Showtime Calls on Sommer Cable for Elaborate Heilung US Concert Tour
Leading event production specialists Showtime Sound LLC were recently called on for the impressive Heilung concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.
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Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a "Live From the Lab" set at the TELEFUNKEN.
Music Production
Music and Drama School Captures Live Atmos Soundtracks
Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London recently added 20 Audix microphones to help capture film soundtracks.
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TELEFUNKEN Debuts TF17 Large Diaphragm FET Mic at InfoComm
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is debuting at InfoComm the TF17 large diaphragm FET microphone.
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Kansas Celebrates 50th Anniversary On Tour with TELEFUNKEN Microphones
Kansas is adding a third and final leg to their 50th Anniversary tour “Another Fork in The Road.”
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Johnathan Smith, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Engineer/FOH, Picks Sanken CU-55 Microphones
Johnathan Smith, Jazz at Lincoln Center orchestra engineer/FOH, has embraced the compact yet powerful Sanken CU-55 microphone for trumpets
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TELEFUNKEN Introduces TF17 Large Diaphragm FET Microphone
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has introduced the TF17, newest voice in the TEC Award-winning Alchemy Series.
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DPA Launches AIR1 Windscreen at NAB
DPA Microphones introduced its new AIR1 universal miniature fur windscreen for round, omnidirectional headset or lavalier microphones.
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Leo Z Picks TELEFUNKEN for Handpan Virtuoso Davide Friello
Gifted composer, pianist and producer Leo Z has employed his personal collection of TELEFUNKEN microphones to record Italian handpan virtuoso David Friello.
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Moorea Masa and Swatkins at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Moorea Masa and Swatkins recently performed and filmed at TELEFUNKEN's soundstage for new episodes of "Live From The Lab."
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Shiny Eyes Debuts SF Bay Area Studio with Sommer Cable
Shiny Eyes Studio has opened its new Dolby Atmos-certified recording studio in the San Francisco East Bay with Sommer Cable installed throughout.
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Josh Rogosin Picks TELEFUNKEN for NPR “Tiny Desk Concerts”
Josh Rogosin Picks TELEFUNKEN for NPR “Tiny Desk Concerts” Josh Rogosin, audio engineer at National Public Radio has recorded and mixed over 800 “Tiny...
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Sanken Features CU-51 & CU-55 Mics at NAMM 2024
Sanken Features CU-51 & CU-55 Mics at NAMM 2024 Sanken CU-51 and CU-55 Chromatic Mics at NAMM 2024 Sanken Microphones will be featuring two...
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FOH Colin Lorne Picks TELEFUNKEN for Mayday Parade
FOH Colin Lorne Picks TELEFUNKEN for Mayday Parade FOH Engineer/Mixer Colin Lorne. Photo by Jacob Moniz. Eclectic rockers Mayday Parade recently performed and filmed...
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Sanken Exhibits Full Range of Chromatic Mics at AES 2023
Sanken Exhibits Full Range of Chromatic Mics at AES 2023 Featuring 100kHz Mics for Music Sanken will be demonstrating the full range of six...
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Professor Scott Metcalfe Records Choir With Array of TELEFUNKEN Mics
Professor Scott Metcalfe Records Choir With Array of TELEFUNKEN Mics TELEFUNKEN has participated in a live immersive recording session of the Voce Chamber Choir...
Music Production
ASU Nabs Microphones with Choices
Arizona State University has been bolstering its Popular Music concentration in recent years, acquiring considerable amounts of studio technology.
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Crazy Swedes at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Crazy Swedes recently performed and filmed at TELEFUNKEN’s soundstage for a new episode of “Live From The Lab.” The band’s performance was tracked with...
International
All That Jazz: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Live
When Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga took the stage of Radio City Music Hall, FOH pro Tom Young made it sound perfect.
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‘Wicked’ Dives Into DPA
The London production of Wicked recently updated its miking efforts with the addition of numerous new DPA mics.
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Béla Fleck Explores Dual Diaphragm and 100kHz Sanken Microphones
Acclaimed banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck is also a proficient producer and recording engineer. As an ambassador of the banjo, Fleck has taken the instrument...