Telefunken ELAM 260 SS Tube Microphone Cardioid 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.

The matched ELA M 260 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.

Each stereo microphone system includes a new M 960S dual power supply, (2x) M 860 25’ dual-shielded TX-7 tube microphone cable with right angle female XLR connector, (2x) M 761 elastic shock mounts and locking flight case.

ELA M 260 Cardioid Stereo Set system packages are supplied with matched pairs of interchangeable TK60 Cardioid capsules.

Additional TK61 Omnidirectional and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules can be purchased and attached separately.

Sonic Characteristic

In use, the ELA M 260 has plenty of tone with excellent detail and clarity. It 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.

Circuit Design

The ELA M 260 system features a new circuit design based around a New Old Stock (NOS) EF732 / 5840W vacuum tube and a custom output transformer that is wound to exacting specification in the United States. The combination of these features yields a small diaphragm microphone that is unique while also bearing the qualities of the vintage microphones that it was based upon.

System Configurations & Accessories

ELA M 260 tube microphone systems include an M 902 power supply, M 860 25’ dual-shielded TX-7 tube microphone cable with right angle female XLR connector, M 761 elastic shock mount, and hard shell zipper carrying case.\

Technical Specifications

• 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