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Telefunken ELA M 251T Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser From TELEFUNKEN

The classic ELA M 251 with a modern twist. Implementing an Alloy 2213 as the diaphragm membrane material for a newly developed and state of the art CK-13 capsule.

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Manufacturer's Description from TELEFUNKEN

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik introduces the new ELA M 251T, a microphone featuring the newly developed CK-13™ capsule. While based upon the classic ELA M 251 models, the ELA M 251T adds a very modern twist. That twist is the implementation of Alloy 2213™ as the diaphragm membrane material for the CK-13™ capsule. Alloy 2213™ is an amalgam of Titanium and Aluminum, which was originally developed for the aerospace industry.

Sonic Characteristic

Traditionally gold has been sputtered onto Mylar™ for the diaphragms of the historic CK-12 capsule. By employing Alloy 2213™, which is far more rigid than gold, the capsule that provides greater accuracy in the low-frequency range by attaining a higher damping factor to the motion of the membrane. Alloy 2213™ is lighter than gold, and when combined with the edge terminated CK-12 system provides an "airy" and "delicate" representation of the upper frequencies. This affords the user a higher degree of detail in the recorded sound while still providing the depth of audio for which ELA M 251 microphones have been associated for decades.

Circuit Design

The TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251T includes an edge terminated, dual backplate CK13 capsule, a variation of the traditional CK12. The 251T is capable of cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional polar patterns, just like the ELA M 251E. The amplifier circuit features a premium New Old Stock ECC801S vacuum tube and a Haufe T14/1 output transformer, the same found in the 251E and C12.

Construction

Though the 251T shares the same basic vintage-accurate construction of the 251E, it is wrapped in a sleek sulfamate nickel-plated finish to reflect the proprietary capsule technology.

Accessories

Each ELA M 251T microphone comes complete with M 950T power supply, M 850T 25' Sommer tube microphone cable, Rycote shock mount, FC50 locking flight case and WB50 wooden microphone box.

About Manufacturer

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT has been following the tradition of excellence and innovation set forth by the original TELEFUNKEN GmbH of Germany that began over 100 years ago.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik's origins began in 2000 when owner Toni Fishman acquired the rights to the name and diamond logo for use in North America. The company began with the reverse engineering of a single microphone part: the ELA M 251 polar pattern selector. Mr. Fishman purchased an original Telefunken ELA M 251 for use in his recording studio, but when he received it he discovered that the polar pattern switch was no longer functional. Realizing that this was a common issue with the original units, the idea to recreate it was born.

The switch was reverse engineered and brought into production for other 251 owners with the same issue. With one part down, the goals were set high to successfully reverse engineer the entire microphone exactly as it was originally manufactured. The next two years were spent developing each and every part of the microphone right down to every detail. Numerous original documents and drafts from TELEFUNKEN and AKG were acquired, and coupled with thorough reverse engineering the ELA M 251 was brought back to life with meticulous accuracy.

As TELEFUNKEN moves forward, one foot is rooted in the rich history of the brand, and the other in new microphone innovations. TELEFUNKEN has evolved exponentially from a single pattern switch to one of the industry leaders in top quality microphones.

Specifications

• Type: Pressure Gradient Condenser

• Capsule: CK13 - 25mm Dual Sided Alloy 2213 Sputtered Membrane

• Tube Type: TELEFUNKEN ECC801S (NOS)

• Transformer: Haufe T14/1

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Bidirectional

• Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz, ± 3 dB

• Sensitivity: 11.5 mV/Pa, ± 1 dB

• THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.15%

• Output Impedance: 200 Ω

• Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 132 dB

• S/N Ratio: 87dBA

• Self Noise (Amplifier): 7dBA

• Dimensions: 216 mm L x 50 mm Dia

• Weight: 596 g

• Current Draw from Mains: 80 mA

• Power Supply: M 950T - 7 Pin Female XLR Input, 3 Pin Male XLR Output

• Cable: M 850T - 25 ft Sommer Cable, Vintage Compatible 6 Pin Female Stand Mount, 7 Pin Male XLR

• Wooden Box: WB50

• Flight Case: FC50 - Vintage Style Locking Combination Flight Case, FC50S for Stereo Set

Telefunken Microphones - NAMM 2010

Telefunken Elektroakustik Microphones explores their entire line at the NAMM 2010 show. The line consists of some extremely well built affordable microphones from their RFT series, as well as the outstanding M80 dynamic microphone, and of course, their flagship line of museum-quality replicas of the most famous vintage microphones ever built, such as the Telefunken (Neumann and AKG) Vintage microphones the ELAM 251, U47, U48, C12, and many others. They go through the entire line in some detail at the NAMM 2010 show. Sound Pure proudly represents the entire line, and has numerous mics of theirs on demo, including all of the flagship staples in stock. Call Sound Pure to discuss your microphone needs, toll free, 888-528-9703