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TELEFUNKEN did something wonderful with this microphone, and it didnβt take long for me to start reaching for the TF11 over other large-diaphragm mics in my locker. Itβs flexible, natural, bright, and has a huge dynamic range.
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The handbook provided here from Berklee is packed with great information.
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Skip the big box store and find storage solutions, memory, docks, software, and custom-crafted accessories all at OWC! β
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"Each compressor sounds excellent on its own, but together they unlock an extremely powerful and musical tool."
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Engineer Stuart White is our guest on the latest Tape Op Podcast!
EP. made possible with support from AMS-Neve.
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"Like the other mics in the C Series, the C151 outperforms its price tag, and as a utility mic for seasoned engineers, or a first microphone for those just starting out, it is a great option."
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Jeff Zeigler:
"You know how you can stop playing an instrument for a while, and when you come back to it, you're somehow mysteriously better at it than you were before? That's what it was like for me when I started recording."
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Rob Evans:
"I had a Radio Shack Realistic PZM overhead mic taped to the ceiling, and a Shure SM57 on the kick drum. The book I had on recording said if you only have two drum mics thatβs where to put them."
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"The Symphony Studio interfaces offer compelling options for engineers and producers seeking high-quality analog I/O in a compact form factor."
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Chris Koltay:
"Having this degree of control and limitless sonic palate on hand has immeasurably changed my workflow and made for a surprisingly accessible new world of sounds."
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Nice to see @rivalconsoles.bsky.socialβs Landscape from Memory featured in @tapeopmagazine.bsky.socialβs Staff Picks 2025.
Full list: tapeop.com/blog/2025/12...
So much great music this year...
Tape Op staff favorite albums of 2025!
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Give the gift of a personalized video message from Tape Opβs founder Larry Crane for your favorite musician or recordist. Ask recording questions, send a message to a pal, make him sing your favorite Christmas song, or maybe even get βpsychiatric helpβ from him and Lucy.
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Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set
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Larry Crane:
"You want to make great recordings? Study great recordings: How they were made and how they ultimately βsound.β What do you hear?
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We chat with Taylor Deupree about Brian Enoβs 1985 ambient masterpiece, *Thursday Afternoon* on this episode of DISCussion.
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With their latest album, is, My Morning Jacket handed over the production reins to storied producer Brendan O'Brien, who has worked with artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Pearl Jam. We chat with Jim James and Brendan on the latest Tape Op Podcast!
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Just had some amazing recording sessions at Jackpot! Recording - with the one & only Larry Crane of @tapeopmagazine.bsky.social himself! New 7" record in the woiks!! Stoked!!!
"Whatever budget concerns were implemented in bringing the 308P MkII to market, they were done quite thoughtfully, with every intention of bringing the user a quality monitor at a price newbies can afford, and seasoned ears can appreciate."
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Top 12 Vocal Recording Mistakes
By Larry Crane
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"Sonically, itβs also uniquely in its own category, as I really struggle to find a comparable microphone."
#nordicaudiolabs #tapeop #recording
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"The point Iβll make with excellent headphones like the CRBN2s is that each time I put them on, I fall in love with music all over again."β
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Sonny Smith:
"They're always perplexed at how to sound like Dead Moon or something. It's so easy: You give $100,000 to charity, then you buy $500 worth of equipment, and you make your record."
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Books on Music and Recording Part 2:
Some new, some older, some image heavy coffee table offerings, and some for reading, but all inspiring just the same!
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Jennifer Nulsen:
"The microphone is a dumb ear; it doesn't have a brain attached to it. So, put your ears where it's good."
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We ended up with a few hundred extra copies from our old distributor of our first self-published book, Creative Music Recording Volume 2.
On sale for $9.99 plus shipping for a limited time because we need to clear the space in our shipping distributorβs floor.
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M.Ward:
"I just love being surprised, whether it means being a listener to someone else's record or being in the studio, hearing my songs come out of the speakers. I feel like if you're going to make a record that's over 40 minutes long, there should be some surprises."
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