Telefunken M60 FET Review:
What To Expect from These Mics
Quality
Every time you use these mics to record drums, the end result is always incredible, as these microphones do a lot of the work for you.
The main thing about them is that they sit very nicely in the high frequencies. So, you get strong cymbal sounds that are glossy and powerful.
You also get a bit of that from the crack from your snare drum when you play rimshots.
When you mix these overheads with an array of close mics on your drums, you get a top-tier drum mix.
Construction
With these being high-end microphones, the structural quality is second to none. The casing looks fantastic, with the gold tips giving the mics a luxurious appearance.
The 16.9’ connection is a bit different from normal, but Telefunken provides you with appropriate XLR cables so that you don’t need to buy those separately to make the microphones work.
In terms of durability, these mics will undoubtedly last you a lifetime if you take good care of them.
Performance
The sparkling high-end is the noticeable aspect of how these microphones perform. Other than that, you just get solid recordings that bring your drums and cymbals to life.
The best thing about using high-end microphones is that they’re very easy to work with. Once you get suitable placements, you’ll already have fantastic sound quality without needing to work too much with your EQ.
You’ll get the best possible sounds out of your kit if you pair these mics with some close mics for your snare, toms, and bass drum.
Price Value Ratio
This matched pair costs over $1000, which is a lot of money for just two microphones. A price tag like that will scare most newer drummers away, so these are only viable options for experienced players that know a lot about audio production.
While these microphones sound incredible, we know that you could get similar recording quality from more affordable mics. So, we wouldn’t say the price-to-value ratio is noteworthy.
However, the selling point of the Telefunken M60s is the glossy high-end that they bring out of your cymbals. If that’s what you’re looking for, then we’d say it’s worth paying the high price for them.