REFURBISHED - TELEFUNKEN D11/HI/B MID 1950 - XLR

This Telefunken D11 HI B stands out as a particularly well-preserved example, presented in its original large wooden box and in exceptional condition. A special tape-era variant, built for real-world recording use, combining vintage character with practical functionality and integrated MS filter.

OPTICAL CONDITION
Mint condition. Exceptionally well preserved with virtually no visible signs of use.

TECHNICAL CONDITION
Refurbished and fully tested. Inner foam professionally replaced. Fully functional.

THIS ITEM INCLUDES

Original large wooden box

BUILD & DESIGN

Solid metal construction with integrated grille, typical of 1950s–60s Telefunken manufacturing. Modified to a modern XLR connection for easy use in contemporary setups.

• Capsule
  Dynamic capsule with a semi-directional (wide cardioid) pickup pattern, designed for controlled speech and close-range recording.
• Circuit
  Transformer-based dynamic design with integrated MS filter. A simple switch adjusts the tonal balance between a more open response and a more focused, mid-forward sound for speech clarity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Semi-directional (wide cardioid)
Frequency Response: Estimated ~80 Hz – 12,000 Hz
Sensitivity / Impedance: Medium impedance
Output: Balanced XLR (modified)

SOUND CHARACTERISTICS
Warm, rounded, and distinctly vintage. Strong low-mid presence with a smooth, controlled top end. The tonal balance can be slightly adjusted via the filter, making it adaptable between more open or more focused applications.

Works well for:

• Vintage-style vocals
• Speech and voiceover
• Tape and lo-fi recording setups

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Estimated Frequency Response:
~85 Hz – 12,300 Hz

• Pronounced low-mid presence
• Soft high-frequency roll-off above ~8–10 kHz
• Gentle attenuation below ~100 Hz

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