Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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To download the full multitrack audio files for this session, please visit:
telefunken-elektroakustik.com/live-from-the-lab-season-4

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, manufacturers of professional microphones for the recording studio and stage have partnered with Chicago-based progressive-jam band Umphrey’s McGee for the release of the groups new song “Crucial Taunt”, available on all streaming platforms Friday, Sept 13, 2019.

Recorded at TELEFUNKEN Soundstage in South Windsor, CT, with overdubs tracked in Nashville, TN, the original song features the progressive guitar wizardry, heavy organ groove and explosive percussion Umphrey’s McGee is known for.

Filmed as part of TELEFUNKEN’s ongoing Live From The Lab YouTube series, the song was produced by long-time band associate Greg Magers and mixed by Ryan Hewitt (The Lumineers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Avett Brothers). Additional overdubs, tracked at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, were also handled by long-time band FOH engineer Chris Mitchell.

The recording features TELEFUNKEN’s new Alchemy Microphone Series and direct boxes, as well as the popular Dynamic Series on drums, percussion, bass and guitar amplifiers. The multi-track files for this recording session are available for download here:
telefunken-elektroakustik.com/?p=13087

Executive Video Producer: Toni Fishman
Video Producer: Alan Venitosh

Recording Engineers:
Jake Subin (TELEFUNKEN Soundstage)
Chris Mitchell (overdubs Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN)
Greg Magers (overdubs Nashville, TN)

Audio Producer: Greg Magers
Mix Engineer: Ryan Hewitt

Video Editor: Nick Sonsini

Camera Operators:
Patrick McManaman
Nick Sonsini
James Duffy
Kelvin Collins
Mike DiPanfilo

Microphone Input & Product List:

Kick – M82 - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m82
Snare – M81-SH - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m81-sh
Rack Tom 1 – M81-SH - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m81-sh
Rack Tom 2 – M81-SH - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m81-sh
Floor Tom 3 – M81-SH - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m81-sh
Floor Tom 4 – M81-SH - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m81-sh
Overheads Left & Right – TF51 - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/tf51
Bass DI - TDA-1- telefunken-elektroakustik.com/direct-boxes/tda-1
Bass Amp – M82 - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m82
Leslie Organ Left & Right – M81 - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m81
Electric Guitar 1 – TF47 - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/tf47
(recorded live at TELEFUNKEN Soundstage)

Percussion Toms - M80 - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/m80
Percussion Shaker – AK-47 MkII - telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/ak-47-mkii
(overdubs from Nashville, TN)

Electric Guitar 2A – Earthworks SR-25
Electric Guitar 2B – Palmer PDI09
(overdubs from the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN)

Lead Vox A & B, Backing Vox A & B - Korby KAT System with C800 capsule.
(overdubs from Nashville, TN)

Special thanks to the members of Atlas Gray and West End Blend for the instrument loans for this session!

umphreys.com/band
telefunken-elektroakustik.com
telefunken-soundstage.com