Having tried several of their mics, I have to say there are better options out there IMO. Especially their lower priced line (like the TF). I don't know what it is about their mics that just feels flat/lifeless to me. I live about an hour from them & have been to their studio & tried all their stuff out.
The thing to remember about Telefunken is that they never made those classic mics they sold. They were either Neumann or AKG mics rebranded. They simply had a distribution channel that neither of those companies could reach. So, the "classic" Telefunken was either a Neumann or AKG. The new Telefunken (in CT, not Germany) simply bought the rights to the name & are "recreating" the classics (basically clones) & added other lines to hit market price points.
What are you looking for, specifically? Do you want something honest? Something that adds character? Something that has a specific EQ disposition?
If you can hold off - Production Expert is about to release a mic article outlining the favorite mics in each of our collections. It should give a lot of insight into what pros are using on a day to day basis. And, you might be surprised that it isn't just unobtanium vintage gear ;-)
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