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One of the few small diaphragm tube microphones available today, the 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 unrivaled. 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.
| Product Name | Telefunken ELA M 260 Cardioid Small Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone |
|---|---|
| Brand | Telefunken |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | ELAM260 |
| UPC | 810047032984 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Power supply
- Cardioid capsule
- Omnidirectional capsule
- Hypercardioid capsule
- Wooden mic box
- Shock mount
- 25' Accusound dual-shielded cable
- Windscreen
- Capsule case
- Cardboard case
- 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
| 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 1 kHz at 1 Pa (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 |
Telefunken ELA M 260 Cardioid Small Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
One of the few small diaphragm tube microphones available today, the 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 unrivaled. 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.
| Product Name | Telefunken ELA M 260 Cardioid Small Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone |
|---|---|
| Brand | Telefunken |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | ELAM260 |
| UPC | 810047032984 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- Power supply
- Cardioid capsule
- Omnidirectional capsule
- Hypercardioid capsule
- Wooden mic box
- Shock mount
- 25' Accusound dual-shielded cable
- Windscreen
- Capsule case
- Cardboard case
- 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
| 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 1 kHz at 1 Pa (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 |
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