Beesneez BN251 (ELA M 251)
Large-diaphragm tube condenser, Telefunken/AKG ELA M 251-style part-for-part replica, CK12 capsule
MicrophonePrice not published
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Large-diaphragm tube condenser, Telefunken/AKG ELA M 251-style part-for-part replica, CK12 capsule
- Topology
- tube condenser
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- handheld/studio, external PSU
- Connection
- proprietary cable (mic-to-PSU), XLR (PSU-to-preamp)
- Drivers
- Beesneez CK12 capsule, 12AT7 glass tube, T14-1t glass amorphous toroidal transformer
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 20 kHz (±2 dB)
- Polar pattern
- multi-pattern (switchable): omni, cardioid, figure-8
- Country of manufacture
- Australia
Details
Controls: polar pattern switching (omni/cardioid/fig-8), field-swappable head/amplifier cartridges
I/O: cable to external power supply; XLR out of PSU
Notes: Part-for-part mechanical replica of the Telefunken/AKG ELA M 251, including body/connector/PSU. Distinct from the Original Series 'Tribute 2' (BeesNeez's own-format 251-inspired design). Tube mic powered via dedicated external PSU, NOT phantom power - flagged. Price listed only in AUD ($6,500) on site; price_usd left blank per rule (AUD only).