The Telefunken R-F-T CM 7151 Bottle Microphone System

Over the last 5 years, recording professionals have embraced the Telefunken | USA™ series of microphones as indistinguishable from the original classic designs. Telefunken | USA is pleased to announce the first of a series of R-F-T historical recreations, the CM 7151 bottle mic.

Based on the original R-F-T design the new CM 7151 comes complete with a Telefunken M7 lollipop style capsule, two New Old Stock Telefunken EF12 tubes, a vintage style power supply, 10 meter Gotham Audio cable, locking flight case, owners manual and 5 year limited warranty.

Unlike any other Telefunken | USA™ microphones, an onboard tube preamplifier provides a line level output, suitable for direct recording to any professional recording device. An unusual feature of this system is a selectable output transformer switching matrix, allowing variation between two different output transformers, producing noticeably variable sonic characteristics. Like the original, the CM 7151 amplifier body will accept all original Neumann made M7, M8 or M9 lollipop capsules, as well as newer lollipop style capsules made by JZ / Violet and B.L.U.E.

The R-F-T CM 7151 will be sold direct from the Telefunken | USA™ lab and will begin shipping in October 2006. To place an order for the new CM 7151, please contact us directly by calling 860.882.5917.


To purchase a Telefunken R-F-T CM 7151 Bottle Microphone System microphone you can order direct from our lab by emailing us or special ordering from one of our dealers.


Telefunken products are meticulously handcrafted in the USA.
About R-F-T Funkwerk Series

The R-F-T Funkwerk series are modern microphone designs featuring standardized microphone parts combined with custom manufactured components including New Old Stock tubes, custom wound transformers and circuit designs by AMI / TAB Funkenwerk. Each mic system is assembled in the USA and includes a 5-year warranty.