Series Overview
Designed, hand-built, and tested to strict quality standards in Connecticut, USA, the Alchemy Microphone Series
is TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s next generation of large diaphragm condensers. These microphone models
feature unique sonic profiles developed from the ground up. The bold voicings of the Alchemy Microphone
Series are the TF11 FET, TF29 Copperhead, TF39 Copperhead Deluxe, TF47, and TF51.
Benefitting from over a decade of in-house microphone design and production, the Alchemy Series is an
evolution and expansion of past TELEFUNKEN models. Numerous sonic and mechanical improvements have
been implemented in the Alchemy Series, as well as new technologies as found in the TF11 FET, TELEFUNKEN’s
first large diaphragm phantom-powered condenser. Boasting a custom designed headgrille for transparency and
openness, hand-plugged circuit boards, and premium selected components and transformers, no detail has
been left unaddressed. All Alchemy Series microphones ship in sleek, compact protective cases and include two
modern mount options and all necessary accessories.
Like all TELEFUNKEN microphones, the Alchemy Series is assembled in the same American facility as the
legendary Diamond Series by a small, dedicated team of engineers and technicians. Each microphone is
individually tested and listened to. All critical components are quality controlled in-house before assembly,
including capsule frequency sweeps, vacuum tube burn-in and noise grading, and transistor biasing for lowest
possible distortion. These high standards lead to extremely tight tolerances from microphone to microphone.
The Alchemy Series combines timeless sound quality with TELEFUNKEN reliability in an affordable package.
Whether it’s the home studio or a commercial facility, the Alchemy Microphone Series is suited for any recording
environment.
All Alchemy Series microphones are available in Stereo Sets, which include two precision gain and frequency
matched microphones and two of each accessory in a premium carrying case. All critical components, including
the capsules, tubes, transistors and transformers, are hand-selected and tested for matched gain and frequency
response. The vacuum tube-based models include a dual American-made power supply, capable of powering
both microphones at one time. These sets offer the user the knowledge and comfort that the tools they are using
will give identical responses for the most critical stereo recording.
Stereo Sets
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Alchemy Series
Stereo System
TF11
TF29
TF39
TF47
TF51
M 960S Stereo Fixed Pattern Power Supply
X
M 901S Stereo Multi Pattern Power Supply
X
X
X
M 803 Tube Microphone Cable
2X
2X
2X
2X
M 782 Stand Mount
2X
2X
2X
2X
2X
M 703 Shock Mount
2X
2X
2X
2X
2X
FC03S Stereo Flight Case
X
X
X
X
ZC11S Light Weight Carrying Case
X
MS01 Microphone Sleeve
2X
2X
2X
2X
2X
