Sunday, April 20, 2008

The Story of John Peluso and German Microphones

On today's (Sunday, April 20th) All Things Considered program on NPR the last story was about a couple in Southern Virginia that make the famous Peluso Microphones. The story weaves in the history of the famed German Neumann Microphone and how the Third Reich wanted a microphone that could convey "emotion" as well as sound. So Neumann developed the "Hitler Bottle." That mic became the legendary "U-47" that made its way to this country to be made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, the Beatles and others.There are also comments by German mic expert, Klaus Heyne.

You know how much I respect talent, pride in tradition, the desire for excellence and just plain good stories about good people. Go the site link below and read the story. Better yet, listen to the story. It's nearly 14 minutes long and will enlighten you with a new respect and pride in craftsmanship. I still want to get up with Ed Gambill and make a trip to the hills of Virginia and talk to the Master Mic Builder himself. Ed said John Peluso understands Voiceover folks

Read & listen to the story HERE:

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