Telefunken ELA M 251 E Tube Microphone

Arguably one of the most beautiful microphones ever produced, the TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E has been featured on countless hits and classic recordings over the decades. By virtue of its smooth, yet present and "open" sonic character, the ELA M 251E large diaphragm tube microphone is a true classic with very few rivals.

Today, prime examples of vintage ELA M 250 / 251 [both "E" and "non E"] microphones have become rare and highly sought after jewels, commanding tens of thousands of dollars on the vintage market. TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik's historic recreations of the ELA M 251E exemplify the best qualities of the finest specimens of these legendary beasts, and while more expensive than most modern microphones, they are true to the heritage of their 50+ year old brethren.
The TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E includes an edge terminated, dual backplate CK12 capsule capable of cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional polar patterns, a New Old Stock 6072a vacuum tube and a Haufe 14:1 ratio output transformer (the same found in the AKG Acoustics GmbH C12). Each reissue is 100% true in every detail to the original [the parts are interchangeable with the 50+ year old originals], and will deliver the same sonically opulent response that made the ELA M 251E one of the world's most sought after recording tools.

• Type: Condenser Pressure Gradient
• Capsule: CK12 - 25 mm Edge Terminated Diaphragm
• Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz, ± 3 dB
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional and Bidirectional
• Sensitivity: 17mV/pa ± 1 dB
• THD: at 1kHz at 1Pa <0.2%
• Output Impedance: 200 ?
• Maximum SPL: 130 dB
• Non Linear Distortion: Less than or equal to 0.5% at 100 dyne / cm sq
• Self Noise: (Amplifier) 9dBA
• Tube Type: GE JAN 6072a (NOS)
• Power Supply: M 950E PSU - 7 Pin Female XLR Input, 3 Pin Male XLR Output
• Size: 216 mm L x 50 mm Dia
• Weight: 596 g
• Supply Current <1mA, <150mA
• Supplied Accessories: Locking flight case, power supply, wooden mic box, clasping shock mount, 25' Accusound quad-shielded cable with swivel connector

• incl. Accessories: Shock mount

• Manufacturer: Telefunken
• Application: Studio
• Input: XLR 3 Pole
• Converter build: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Multi-pattern
• Signal: Vocals
• Frequency Response from (Hz): 20
• Frequency Response to (Hz): 20.000
• incl. Accessories: Shock mount