REFURBISHED - Telefunken TD 21 1960s - NEW FOAM - XLR

A heavy-duty dynamic microphone from the 1960s, unmistakable in both design and performance. With its striking black, red, and silver finish, A bold mid-century aesthetic Telefunken is known for — but it’s not just a looker. This mic has a sonic character that makes it a joy to record with, especially if you're after something a little different.

CONDITION

EXCELLENT

REFURBISHED

DIAPHRAGM CLEANED

FOAM CHANGED

OPEN CELL FOAM WITH PPI VALUE OF 60

 TESTED

 WORKS PERFECTLY.

MODIFIED

TO XLR CONNECTION 

POLAR PATTERN

SEMI CARDIOID / OMNI

Sonically, the TD 21 has a lot going on. It’s very bright on-axis, giving presence and clarity when placed directly in front of a source. But here's where it gets special: being omnidirectional, it captures sound from all directions — yet there’s a distinct mid/bass-heavy proximity effect no matter where you’re speaking or playing from. This creates a unique tonal shaping tool: for example, when recording a guitar amp, you can subtly adjust the high-end detail by rotating the microphone instead of moving it.

This unusual behavior makes it an excellent creative mic, perfect for experimenting with instrument tone or adding color to speech recordings.

Whether you're a collector, a producer looking for new colours in your mic locker, or simply a fan of vintage design, the TD 21 is a great piece of hardware

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