Description
One of the few small diaphragm tube microphones available today, the Telefunken ELA M 260 is an absolute first choice for acoustic instrument recording. Everything from stringed instruments to drum overheads will benefit from the 260’s perfect combination of small diaphragm precision and classic tube warmth. It’s tonality and detail when capturing acoustic instruments, especially strings, brass, woodwind and percussion is unrivalled. Hand-built in the USA, the ELA M 260 is available Cardioid only or with all capsule options (Master Set), as well as in Stereo and Tri-Mono (Decca Tree) packages, which include an American-made power supply and matched thread-on interchangeable capsules in a premium flight case.
Telefunken ELA M 260 – FEATURES
- A brilliant combination of tube warmth and small-diaphragm precision
- Flattering tone and open top end complements most acoustic instruments
- Thread-on TK6x Series capsules provide Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omni polar patterns
- Vintage-inspired 5840W vacuum tube-based amplifier
- Designed and hand assembled in the USA
- Recommended Applications: Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Drum Overheads
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Hypercardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Power Source: External Power Supply
Capsule: TK60, TK61, TK62 – Edge Terminated Small Diaphragm, Thread-on
Tube: NOS Philips 5840W
Transformer: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik T60
Sensitivity: 16.5 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.15%
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 135 dB
S/N Ratio: 83 dBA
Self Noise (Amplifier): 11 dBA
Dimensions: 140 mm L x 20 mm Dia
Weight: 116 g
Included Accessories: Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Foam Windscreen, Carrying Case
Capsule Specifications
TK6x Series interchangeable capsules feature a 15 mm diameter, 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane. They are designed to easily thread on and off the amplifier body. All TK6x Series capsules are held to a strict ± 1 dB sensitivity tolerance and individually tested and matched by frequency response in TELEFUNKEN’s American facility.
TK60 Cardioid: Flat from 150 Hz to 7 kHz with a presence peak at 8 kHz, ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, and other acoustic instruments.
TK61 Omnidirectional: Flat from 20 Hz to 5 kHz with a presence peak at 8 kHz. Use with SD40 diffuse field spheres to make the upper midrange frequencies more directional.
TK62 Hypercardioid: Flat from 150 Hz to 3 kHz with a dip at 6 kHz and a presence peak at 8 kHz, excellent for cymbals, percussion, and as a stereo pair for live performance recording.
