{"product_id":"telefunken-ela-m-251e-diamond-series-tube-condenser-microphones","title":"TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a meticulously accurate recreation of one of the most legendary large-diaphragm tube microphones of all time, the three-pattern classic of the late 1950s heard on countless hits and classic recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIts smooth yet present and open sound makes the ELA M 251E ideal for vocals and acoustic instruments: an extended and focused low end, a detailed midrange and a silky top end. Each microphone is true in every detail to the original, with parts interchangeable with 50-year-old vintage units. It is built around a US-made CK12 edge-terminated capsule, a TELEFUNKEN 6072A vacuum tube and a T14\/1 output transformer, and comes as a complete system with power supply, 10 m tube cable, shock mount, wooden box and locking flight case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eMax SPL (1% THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e130 dB SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSelf‑noise (amplifier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e9 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e17 mV\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eVacuum tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e6072A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenowned high-end detail\u003c\/strong\u003e with body and low-frequency definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally warm and clear tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, smooth yet present and open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree polar patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS-made CK12 capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e: historically accurate, edge terminated, dual diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTELEFUNKEN 6072A vacuum tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, tested and burned in in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT14\/1 output transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e, European-made to vintage specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint-to-point wired in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, true to the original design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete system\u003c\/strong\u003e: fully regulated M 950E power supply, vintage-compatible stand-mount cable, M 751 shock mount, WB50 wooden box and FC50 flight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eSound character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe ELA M 251E is prized for a sound that is smooth, yet present and open. Its low end is extended and focused, the midrange is detailed and the top end is silky, so voices and acoustic instruments come across with body, clarity and natural air. TELEFUNKEN describes its tone as exceptionally warm and clear, with renowned high-end detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eCapsule, tube and transformer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe historically accurate \u003cstrong\u003eCK12\u003c\/strong\u003e capsule is made in limited quantity in the USA. It is an edge-terminated, dual-diaphragm design, reverse engineered from an outstanding original example and tensioned and tuned to the early-1960s production run. The \u003cstrong\u003e6072A\u003c\/strong\u003e dual-triode tube is new production, screened by TELEFUNKEN and electronically and sonically tested and burned in in the USA, then hand-selected for the 251E. The \u003cstrong\u003eT14\/1\u003c\/strong\u003e output transformer is made to vintage specification by the original European manufacturer, exclusively for TELEFUNKEN, and gives a sonically pleasing tonality with excellent low-frequency clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eThree polar patterns on the microphone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003ecardioid\u003c\/strong\u003e for focused single-source recording, \u003cstrong\u003eomnidirectional\u003c\/strong\u003e to capture the source together with the room, or \u003cstrong\u003efigure-8\u003c\/strong\u003e for front-and-back pickup. As on the original design, the polarising network sits inside the microphone and the pattern switch is on the front of the body. The tube is self-biased, so no calibration is needed when a tube is changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003ePower supply, cable and mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM 950E\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply is designed and built in America with modern components and is fully regulated, so the microphone runs consistently regardless of line voltage variations. Its heater circuit ramps up to the optimum voltage over 20 seconds to extend tube life, and it is set for 115 V or 230 V mains. The \u003cstrong\u003eM 850E\u003c\/strong\u003e cable, made by TELEFUNKEN technicians in the USA, has a historically accurate swivel stand-mount connector on the microphone end and a 7-pin XLR on the power supply end, and is 10 m long. The \u003cstrong\u003eM 751\u003c\/strong\u003e shock mount uses an adjustable universal locking system and gives an additional 12 dB of isolation compared to conventional elastic shock mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eBuilt by hand in Connecticut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery Diamond Series microphone is reverse engineered from the original design, hand built and point-to-point wired (no circuit boards) at the TELEFUNKEN facility in South Windsor, Connecticut, USA, in small production runs. Most metalwork and mechanical parts are custom tooled and machined in the USA, and every power supply is calibrated to its own microphone and burned in with it as a complete system. The locking flight case has a shell of layered hardwoods wrapped in a durable, vintage-inspired fabric, suede-lined cavities for every component, dual combination locks and nickel trim. The wooden microphone box is made in the USA of solid white oak with a satin lacquer, and carries a metal name plate with the model and serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 950E tube microphone power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePower cable for the power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 850E tube microphone cable, 10 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 751 shock mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFC50 locking flight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWB50 wooden microphone box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 14px;padding:10px 14px;background:#F5F7F9;border-left:3px solid #006D77;font-size:14px;color:#1A1A2A;\"\u003eRegister the microphone at t-funk.com\/warranty; repairs on new TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik microphones are covered under TELEFUNKEN's limited warranty plan. A standard 3-pin microphone cable from the power supply to the preamp is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the ELA M 251E need phantom power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. It is a vacuum tube microphone powered by its own M 950E power supply, which is included. Connect the power supply's XLR output to your mic preamp with a standard 3-pin microphone cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere is the polar pattern switch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOn the front of the microphone. It selects cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the ELA M 251E need to warm up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. Make all connections first, switch on the power supply and let the system warm up for 10 minutes before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eCan the power supply run on 230 V mains?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The power supply is set to 115 V or 230 V; make sure it matches your mains voltage before plugging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs a stereo set available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes, the TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E Stereo Set is listed as a separate product at Shivansh Electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67940899651951,"sku":"TELEFUNKEN-ELA-M-251E","price":2613500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/TELEFUNKEN-ELA-M-251E-TUBE-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793328880","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/telefunken-ela-m-251e-diamond-series-tube-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}