From TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik

The small diaphragm ELA M 260 is arguably one of the industry's finest acoustic and classical recording tube microphones, offering plenty of tone with excellent detail and clarity. The ELA M 260 system features a new circuit design based around a New Old Stock (NOS) EF-732 / 5840W vacuum tube and a custom output transformer that is wound to exacting specification in the United States. 

In use, the ELA M 260 captures sources with a natural presence, making it a fantastic tool for recording acoustic instruments of all types. Violin, cello, upright bass, drum overheads, percussion, woodwinds, saxophones, strings, and especially acoustic guitar all shine through the ELA M 260. Also, despite its size, it has also served well on vocal applications. Its unique tonal character is very well suited for a myriad of applications, both traditional and not.

The ELA M 260 Cardioid Set is supplied with 1 Cardioid capsules. Each system also includes an M960 power supply, M801 25' dual-shielded TX-7 tube microphone cable, M761 elastic shock mount, wooden microphone box and a dedicated power supply.

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

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