Telefunken TD-7
Manufacturer:
TelefunkenModel:
TD-7Country of Manufacture:
GermanyMicrophone Type:
DynamicPolar Pattern:
OmnidirectionalProduction Start Year:
1964Rarity:
4
Audio Recording:
Nylon string guitar recorded with the Telefunken TD-7 dynamic microphone.
Multiple quality options available
Microphone History:
The TD7 is advertised as a new model in Amateur Tape Recording magazine in September 1964, in which it is described as follows:
"The TD7 is an inexpensive microphone that will operate with most makes of tape recorder for it is a dual impedance type—200 ohms and high—and is priced at only £2 10s. 0d. This is a new model specially marketed for domestic tape recording."
The TD7 was sold alongside Telefunken's reel to reel tape recorders, such as their Magnetophone 55.
Technical Description:
From a contemporary advertisement:
"A new robust, highly sensitive moving coil microphone with omni-directional characteristics, ideally suitable for general purpose recording, having a frequency response of 100-14,000 Hz. Attractive modern design, complete with removable table stand.
How much? Only 3 guineas for the best value in microphones today."