Telefunken's "R-F-T" line of affordable condenser microphones are an amazing value with authentic vintage tone reminiscent of their flagship Diamond Series microphones, and the CU-29 Copperhead tube microphone is no exception. The Copperhead mates a NOS EF95 tube with a single-sided version of the tried-and-true overseas capsule used in the AK-47 MkII for a present sound, perfect for close lead vocal recording without ever getting harsh and sibilant. You'll want to leave this workhorse up on the stand at all times, because there's not an instrument or sound source that wouldn't benefit from it's classic texture.