Engineered for accurate reproduction of acoustic instruments and vocals with pristine detail and warmth, the Telefunken ELA M 260 Cardioid Set is a single small-diaphragm cardioid tube condenser microphone inspired by the classic ELA M 260. While Telefunken may not have produced a historic replica of the original ELA M 260 (as in the Diamond series), this version will achieve an equal level of performance and sound made famous by the original.

The included TK60 cardioid capsule provides a flat response from 150 Hz to 7 kHz and a presence peak at 8 kHz. Thanks to separately available omnidirectional and hypercardioid capsules, the ELA M 260 offers powerful versatility for pleasing capture of an array of sources in a variety of environments. The mic's circuit design is centered around an NOS 5840W vacuum tube and a custom transformer, giving it a blend of character and accuracy. It includes a dedicated power supply, shockmount, tube mic cable, foam windscreen, and hard-shell carrying case.

0.6" Small-Diaphragm Condenser Capsule    Cardioid Polar Pattern    Supports Interchangeable Capsules    NOS Philips 5840W / EF732 Vacuum Tube    Telefunken Transformer    Flat from 150 Hz to 7 kHz    Presence Peak at 8 kHz    Quick and Accurate Transient Response    Power Supply, Cable, and Mount Included

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. While not a historically accurate reproduction of the original ELA M 260 like the Diamond Series microphones, TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik's version of the ELA M 260 is still built with the same attention to detail and level of quality that would be expected from a TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik microphone.

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.

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 special while also bearing the qualities of the vintage microphones that it was based upon.

The TK60 is a small-diaphragm cardioid capsule featuring a 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane measuring 0.6" in diameter. It has a surprisingly full low-end for a small-diaphragm capsule, and offers a quick and accurate transient response. These small-diaphragm capsules are tested to a strict ±1 dB sensitivity tolerance. The frequency response is flat from 150 Hz to 7 kHz with a smooth, airy presence peak at 8 kHz, making it ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, and other acoustic instruments.

Additional TK61 omnidirectional and TK62 hypercardioid capsules are available separately, empowering the user with the flexibility to record their source material in any way they wish.

ELA M 260 tube microphone systems include an M 902 power supply, an M 860 dual-shielded 25' tube microphone cable with right-angled female XLR connector, an M 761 elastic shockmount, a foam windscreen, and a hard-shell zipper carrying case.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this one mic capsule and one pre or a stereo set of 2 capsules and 2 pres ?

A: Based on the manual and information I am finding on this, this is only 1 mic capsule. It is timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility, so that you can capture a group of instruments in the same way that you would use a stereo pair of mics.

Q: 2. Why does this picture appear to have two separate Mics in it. Does one fit inside the other? No real explanation on site...

A: This product shot is for one gooseneck microphone. The product image was provide by the manufacturer.

Q: 3. Can this be used through a digital audio interface into mu computer?

A: Yes. It would go into the XLR input.

Q: 4. Can this be used with a Comica Boom X-D Transmitter?

A: Yes, the transmitter for the Comica Audio Boom X-D Transmitter has an 1/8'' TRS mic input for direct compatibility with the Pyle Pro Cardioid Condenser Headset Microphone with Flexible Wired Boom.

Q: 5. Can I use these mics to record instrument and orchestral ensemble?

A: Yes, the matched pair of RODE NT5 Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphones can be used to record instruments and orchestral ensembles.

Q: 6. What is the length of the cable?

A: The cable length is 2m (6.6')

Q: 7. Does it come with a fixing frame?

A: The Lewitt LCT-240 Pro Cardioid Condenser Microphone comes with a basic stand mount.

Q: 8. Is it good for recording singer to motu m2?

A: Yes, the Polsen PCR-65 Cardioid Condenser Microphone would work well to record vocals into the Motu M2 interface.

Q: 9. Could I simply use the Lewitt LCT-240 mic with a RØDECaster Pro to record a podcast? Is a 48V phantom power supply required as well?

A: Hi Maria, Yes, that microphone would work. Phantom power is indeed required, which your Rodecaster has.

Q: 10. Is a 48V phantom power supply required, or can you simply use the Lewitt LCT-240 Pro mic with the RØDECaster Pro (to record a podcast)?

A: No, the Rodecaster Pro supplies Phantom Power. You just need to go to the settings of each channel and turn it on or off.