{"product_id":"telefunken-tf51-alchemy-series-tube-condenser-microphones","title":"TELEFUNKEN TF51","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 TF51\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large-diaphragm, three-pattern vacuum tube condenser microphone from the Alchemy Series, a fresh take on the classic \"Austrian\" tube microphone sound: a smooth midrange, a balanced low end and an airy, open top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik designed the TF51 to capture every nuance in pleasant detail, making it a reliable first choice for standout vocals, acoustic instruments and percussion. An edge-terminated TK51 capsule, a TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik 6072A vacuum tube and a custom German-made output transformer give it a beautifully open, smooth and lifelike sound. It comes as a complete system with the M 903 power supply, a 7 m tube microphone cable, two mounts, a sleeve and a carrying 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;\"\u003e128 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;\"\u003e8 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;\"\u003e19 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\u003eClassic \"Austrian\" tube sound\u003c\/strong\u003e: airy, open top end with a balanced low end and natural midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree polar patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8, selected on the power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTK51 capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e: edge-terminated large diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik 6072A vacuum tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, burned in and noise graded in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom German-made output transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e frequency range (±3 dB), 86 dBA signal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete system\u003c\/strong\u003e: M 903 power supply, M 803 7-pin cable, M 703 shock mount, M 782 stand mount, MS01 sleeve and ZC03 case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned and hand assembled in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 TF51 carries forward the \"Austrian\" microphone sound that TELEFUNKEN is closely associated with. Its smooth midrange and airy top end bring out detail and space in voices and acoustic instruments, while a balanced low end keeps the sound natural. The overall profile is open, smooth and articulate, a sound TELEFUNKEN describes as lifelike.\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 TF51 is built around the \u003cstrong\u003eTK51\u003c\/strong\u003e, an edge-terminated large-diaphragm capsule. Its signal is amplified by a \u003cstrong\u003eTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik 6072A\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum tube, a low-noise tube tested, burned in and screened by TELEFUNKEN, and leaves the microphone through a custom \u003cstrong\u003eGerman-made output transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together they produce the TF51's open, smooth and detailed voice.\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\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 instrument together with the room, or \u003cstrong\u003efigure-8\u003c\/strong\u003e for front-and-back pickup. The pattern is selected with the 3-position switch on the M 903 power supply, so you can change it without touching the microphone.\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 903\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply is designed and assembled in the USA with premium capacitors, improved regulation and RF suppression, and is switchable for 115 V or 230 V mains. It connects to the microphone through the \u003cstrong\u003eM 803\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-pin tube microphone cable (7 m), built with high-purity copper conductors, low capacitance and a dense copper braid shield. Two mounts are included: the \u003cstrong\u003eM 703\u003c\/strong\u003e elastic shock mount and the \u003cstrong\u003eM 782\u003c\/strong\u003e stand mount.\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 and tested by TELEFUNKEN\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLike every Alchemy Series microphone, the TF51 is designed, hand built and tested in Connecticut, USA, in the same facility as TELEFUNKEN's Diamond Series. Critical components are checked in-house before assembly, including capsule frequency sweeps and vacuum tube burn-in and noise grading, and every microphone is individually tested and listened to, for very tight tolerances from one TF51 to the next.\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 TF51 microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 903 multi-pattern 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 803 tube microphone cable, 7-pin, 7 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 703 elastic shock mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 782 stand mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMS01 microphone sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eZC03 lightweight zipper carrying case\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;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik warranty: register the microphone at t-funk.com\/warranty to extend cover to one year parts and labour on the capsule and tube and four years on the amplifier and power supply. Warranties on Alchemy Series products are transferable between owners.\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 TF51: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the TF51 need phantom power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. The TF51 is a vacuum tube microphone powered by its own M 903 power supply, which is included. Connect the power supply's XLR output to your mic preamp or audio interface 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;\"\u003eHow do I change the polar pattern?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eUse the 3-position pattern switch on the M 903 power supply to choose 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 TF51 need to warm up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. After switching on the power supply, TELEFUNKEN recommends letting 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 or matched pair available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes, the TELEFUNKEN TF51 Stereo Set and the TELEFUNKEN TF51 Matched Pair are listed as separate products 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 TF51 in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe TELEFUNKEN TF51 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":67921595826543,"sku":"TELEFUNKEN-TF51","price":343900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/TELEFUNKEN-TF51-TUBE-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793328845","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/telefunken-tf51-alchemy-series-tube-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}