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identical to the TF11. The TF17 breaks
away at that point with a +2dB presence
boost from 800 Hz to 2.5 kHz followed
by a +4dB peak from 2.5 kHz to 6 kHz,
which tapers off evenly from there.
Sound
The TF17 has a bold, punchy sound
that is on the tight and blunt side but still offers
enough clarity in the top end to keep
it from sounding too dark or rolled off. The
mic has a significant, meaty proximity effect
when right up on the mic, but similar
to my TF11 review, that proximity effect
rolls off quickly and evenly from 3 " and
beyond. This makes it very easy to " EQ "
the low-end bloom of a source based on
mic placement and distance. Note that because
of its bold proximity effect, it can be
plosive prone, and when used up close, I
recommend a good pop filter.
The TF17 also has a fast yet neutral
off-axis rejection, which helps with the
mic's tightness and focus.
Swimming in the FET Pool
I have several " German-inspired " FET
microphones in my collection, varying
in price, size and style. Despite minor
differences (a bit of added weight here,
extra clarity there), the TF17 swims comfortably
in the same FET waters as they
do. I also tried the TF17 next to an actual
Neumann U47 FET that I often use, and
the two mics exhibit more than a few similarities.
Essentially, the 47FET had just
a hair more low-weight, and its top end
was a bit more rounded/cottony.
None of the slight sonic differences
would deter me from using the TF17
anywhere I would typically use a U47
FET or any of my other " inspirations. "
In Use
The punchy, present, focused nature
of the TF17 makes it a confident choice
a few inches in front of a kick drum, the
bass side of a cajon, on a bass amp, a
guitar amp, or a trumpet-it's a really
nice brass mic. It can also be used effectively
on vocals where the goal is to
thrust them forward in the mix or add
presence to an otherwise strident singer.
While I only had one, it can be an excellent
front of drum kit mic with a bit of
compression, or if I had a pair, I would not
hesitate to use it on drum overheads
for a punchy, tight overhead track.
On acoustic guitar, the style of the
song and placement is key, and I
found the TF17 a bit better suited to
vibey-rock acoustic chords than delicate
picking or jangly folk tracks. In
that instance, I would gravitate to the
previous TF11. It's similar to the piano,
where the style of the song and the instrument
will influence your decision,
but again, I would lean more toward
the TF11 there as well.
Wrap Up
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has
another well-crafted mic on its hands.
The TF17 FET is a fantastic addition to
the Alchemy Series and a great complement
to the TF11. Being just a touch
more open in its top-end presence
makes it a bit more versatile than many
47 FET-style mics while still keeping
within the classic German tradition.
The bulletproof build, its petite, go-anywhere
size, and its sound quality should
put the TF17 near the top of your list
to consider for a bold-toned solid-state
cardioid condenser mic.
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LEWITT RAY
Vanguard Audio Labs V24
Crafting Modern Vocals
SPL Channel One Mk3 and Track One Mk3
RECORDING’s Field Notes: Recording Vocals
Ohma World Ribbon Microphone
API TCS-II Channel Strip
Studio 101: Delay-Based Effects, Part 1
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Alchemy Series TF17 FET
Soundware Showcase: Toontrack Session Organ EKX
Flock Audio PATCH VT + PATCH APP DX V1.1.0 + DX BRIDGE
Plugin Outlet: oeksound Bloom
Earthworks DM6
Soundware Showcase: Baby Audio Atoms
RØDE NT1 Signature Series Condenser Mic
Korg Keystage
Inside the Studio with Mark Hornsby
Readers’ Tracks
Monheim Crème Tube Condenser Microphone
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RECORDING May 2024 - LEWITT RAY
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RECORDING May 2024 - Vanguard Audio Labs V24
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RECORDING May 2024 - Crafting Modern Vocals
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RECORDING May 2024 - SPL Channel One Mk3 and Track One Mk3
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RECORDING May 2024 - RECORDING’s Field Notes: Recording Vocals
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RECORDING May 2024 - Ohma World Ribbon Microphone
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RECORDING May 2024 - API TCS-II Channel Strip
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RECORDING May 2024 - Studio 101: Delay-Based Effects, Part 1
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RECORDING May 2024 - TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Alchemy Series TF17 FET
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RECORDING May 2024 - Soundware Showcase: Toontrack Session Organ EKX
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RECORDING May 2024 - Flock Audio PATCH VT + PATCH APP DX V1.1.0 + DX BRIDGE
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RECORDING May 2024 - Plugin Outlet: oeksound Bloom
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RECORDING May 2024 - Earthworks DM6
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RECORDING May 2024 - Soundware Showcase: Baby Audio Atoms
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RECORDING May 2024 - RØDE NT1 Signature Series Condenser Mic
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RECORDING May 2024 - Korg Keystage
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RECORDING May 2024 - Inside the Studio with Mark Hornsby
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RECORDING May 2024 - Readers’ Tracks
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RECORDING May 2024 - Monheim Crème Tube Condenser Microphone
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RECORDING May 2024 - Fade Out
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