Dynacord

Dynacord

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Dynacord is a German professional audio manufacturer founded in 1947 by Werner Pinternagel and headquartered in Straubing, Bavaria. The company began by building tube amplifiers and in the 1960s became known among guitarists and working musicians for its Eminent series combo amps and the Echocord tube tape echo, which together defined a distinctive German take on the valve amp aesthetic. Dynaco...

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Dynacord is a German professional audio manufacturer founded in 1947 by Werner Pinternagel and headquartered in Straubing, Bavaria. The company began by building tube amplifiers and in the 1960s became known among guitarists and working musicians for its Eminent series combo amps and the Echocord tube tape echo, which together defined a distinctive German take on the valve amp aesthetic. Dynacord sound systems were used at the 1972 Munich and 1980 Moscow Olympics, cementing the brand's reputation in large-format live reinforcement.

Its product catalog centers on power amplifiers, powered and unpowered mixing consoles, digital signal processing, and loudspeaker systems for live sound and fixed installation. Modern lines include the IPX, TGX, L, and C series power amplifiers, the V600:2 compact two-channel amp, the U Series powered mixers, and the SONICUE signal-processing software ecosystem. Engineering and testing take place at the company's Reliability Test Center in Straubing.

Dynacord sits alongside Electro-Voice under the KEENFINITY group of pro-audio brands. While its current focus is on installed sound, touring rigs, and mobile PA for bands and houses of worship, vintage Eminent and Echocord units remain sought after on the used market by guitarists interested in German-built tube tone.

Dynacord has 27 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Effects Processors, Power Amplifiers, and Combo Guitar Amplifiers. Their gear is featured by 28 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Electronic, and Pop. Notable users include Bernard Parmegiani, Alex Turner, and Aphex Twin.

Artists Who Use Dynacord

Bernard Parmegiani uses 2 Dynacord products

Bernard Parmegiani

Music Producer · Groupe de recherches musicales

Alex Turner uses 1 Dynacord product

Alex Turner

Guitarist · Arctic Monkeys

Aphex Twin uses 1 Dynacord product

Aphex Twin

Music Producer · Mike & Rich

Eric Clapton uses 1 Dynacord product

Eric Clapton

Guitarist · Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

Prince uses 1 Dynacord product

Prince

Singer, Guitarist · Prince

Liam Howlett uses 1 Dynacord product

Liam Howlett

Music Producer · The Prodigy

Kraftwerk uses 1 Dynacord product

Kraftwerk

Composer, Music Producer · Kraftwerk

Jeff Porcaro uses 1 Dynacord product

Jeff Porcaro

Drummer, Composer · Steely Dan

Jean Michel Jarre uses 1 Dynacord product

Jean Michel Jarre

Keyboardist, Music Producer · The Dustbins

Boys Noize uses 1 Dynacord product

Boys Noize

Music Producer · Dog Blood

Klaus Schulze uses 1 Dynacord product

Klaus Schulze

Guitarist, Bassist · Tangerine Dream

Michael Cretu uses 1 Dynacord product

Michael Cretu

Singer, Composer · Enigma

Chris Haskett uses 1 Dynacord product

Chris Haskett

Guitarist · Tool

Dave Brock uses 1 Dynacord product

Dave Brock

Singer, Guitarist · Hawkwind

Ulrich Schnauss uses 1 Dynacord product

Ulrich Schnauss

Keyboardist, Music Producer · Tangerine Dream

Dieter Bohlen uses 1 Dynacord product

Dieter Bohlen

Guitarist, Composer · Modern Talking

Manuel Göttsching uses 1 Dynacord product

Manuel Göttsching

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Ashra

Eduardo Alquinta uses 1 Dynacord product

Eduardo Alquinta

Singer, Guitarist · Los Jaivas

Jacco Gardner uses 1 Dynacord product

Jacco Gardner

Singer, Guitarist

Martin Miguel Tonne uses 1 Dynacord product

Martin Miguel Tonne

Guitarist · Pom Poko

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lunatic_77

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