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Telefunken ELA M 251E

Diamond Series - vintage tube reissue

Microphone

$11,995Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Diamond Series - vintage tube reissue
Topology
tube condenser
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono, balanced XLR (via multipin cable to external PSU)
Form factor
large-diaphragm tube condenser, side-address
Connection
XLR
DSP
false
Drivers
TELEFUNKEN CK12 edge-terminated large-diaphragm capsule (US-made)
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Max SPL
130 dB SPL (1% THD)
Sensitivity
17 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
Polar pattern
cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8
Impedance (Ω)
200
Country of manufacture
USA

Details

Controls: 3-pattern selector (cardioid/omni/fig-8) on power supply

I/O: 3-pin XLR output; multipin tube cable to included external power supply

Notable use: Recreation of the original ELA M 251; TELEFUNKEN 6072A tube; components stated interchangeable with 50+ year old originals

Notes: Diamond Series flagship reissue of the ELA M 251. External regulated power supply included (no phantom power). Optional dual/stereo power supply (M 950ES) is sold separately, suggesting a matched stereo pair may be available to special order, but no distinct stereo-pair SKU/price found on site - not itemized here. Price from category listing page. 596g, 216mm L x 50mm dia.

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