Telefunken ELA M 260 Stereo Small Diaphragm Tube Microphones with Cardioid Capsules, Stereo Set

The small diaphragm ELA M 260 has become a staple for use in a multitude of recording applications due to its natural presence and high level of detail and clarity, especially in acoustic and classical applications. TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is now offering the ELA M 260 Cardioid Stereo Set.

The matched ELA M 260 Cardioid Stereo Set comes in a custom locking flight case that carries both M 860 cables, M 761 shock mounts, microphones, and an American-made dual-channel M 960S power supply unit. This power supply is fully regulated and will power one or both microphones simultaneously, and features a slow-ramping heater voltage to ensure vacuum tube longevity.

The ELA M 260 Stereo Set offers the user the knowledge and comfort that the tools they are using will give identical responses for their most important stereo recording.

ELA M 260 Cardioid Stereo Set system packages are supplied with a matched pair of interchangeable TK60 Cardioid capsules. Additional TK61 Omnidirectional and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules can be purchased and attached separately.

Each stereo microphone system includes a new M 960S dual power supply, (2x) M 860 25’ dual-shielded tube microphone cable with right angle female XLR connector, (2x) M 761 elastic shock mounts and locking flight case.

Includes

• (2) M 260 Tube Microphones
• (2) TK60 Cardioid Capsules
• (2) Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cable – 7m
• (2) Elastic Shock Mounts
• (2) 20mm Foam Windscreen
• Locking Flight Case
• Power Supply

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

Specifications

• Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
• Power Source: External Power Supply
• Capsule: TK60
• 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