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Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set Tube Condenser Microphones

Telefunken | SKU: TELE-ELAM260MASTERSTEREOSET
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Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set Tube Condenser Microphones

$3,09500

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Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set Tube Condenser Microphones

The Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set is a matched pair of small-diaphragm tube condenser microphones designed for professional stereo recording. Each microphone includes three interchangeable capsules, providing cardioid, omnidirectional, and hypercardioid pickup patterns. Featuring EF-732 vacuum tube circuitry and custom-wound output transformers, this complete stereo microphone system offers flexible recording options for acoustic instruments, drum overheads, vocals, and ensembles.

Designed for recording engineers, professional studios, and acoustic music production, the ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set provides the versatility needed to capture detailed sound across different recording environments. The included TK60 cardioid, TK61 omnidirectional, and TK62 hypercardioid capsules allow users to select directional characteristics based on microphone placement and acoustic conditions. Whether recording acoustic guitar with a matched tube microphone pair, capturing drum overheads with interchangeable capsules, or creating stereo recordings of orchestral instruments, the system accommodates a wide range of microphone techniques without requiring separate microphones for different pickup patterns.

Drawing on the ELA M 260 design introduced in the early 1960s, this modern microphone system combines traditional vacuum tube technology with updated internal circuitry. Each microphone incorporates a new-old-stock EF-732 vacuum tube and a custom-wound output transformer. Bayonet-mounted capsules allow users to change pickup patterns by exchanging the microphone heads. The stereo package also includes dedicated power equipment, microphone cables, shockmounts, and a protective case. These components provide a complete microphone system for professional recording applications where stereo consistency, directional flexibility, and tube microphone characteristics are important.

Key Features

Matched Small-Diaphragm Tube Microphones for Stereo Recording

The ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set combines two matched tube condenser microphones to support accurate stereo placement and consistent microphone performance. Matched microphone pairs are particularly useful when recording acoustic sources where balanced left and right channel reproduction is important.

The small-diaphragm condenser architecture makes the microphones suitable for capturing instrumental articulation, transient information, and acoustic detail. Recording engineers can use the pair to capture acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, orchestral instruments, and other sound sources requiring controlled stereo imaging.

By selecting the appropriate capsule and microphone positioning, engineers can adapt the stereo pair to different recording techniques. The included directional options allow users to balance direct instrument pickup, surrounding ambience, and the amount of unwanted sound entering each microphone.

Three Interchangeable Capsules for Flexible Recording

Each ELA M 260 microphone includes three interchangeable small-diaphragm capsules. The capsule system provides three distinct polar patterns, giving recording engineers additional control over microphone directionality without changing microphone bodies.

The capsules use a bayonet-mount design that allows them to be exchanged according to the recording application. With two complete capsule sets included, both microphones can operate using matching pickup patterns or different capsule configurations when required.

TK60 Cardioid Capsule

The TK60 cardioid capsule emphasizes sound arriving from the front of the microphone while reducing sensitivity to sound from behind. This directional pattern is useful for recording individual instruments, managing microphone bleed, and controlling unwanted room reflections.

Cardioid operation is particularly suitable for acoustic guitar, percussion, drum overheads, and other recording situations where focused pickup helps maintain separation between nearby sound sources.

TK61 Omnidirectional Capsule

The TK61 omnidirectional capsule captures sound from all directions, providing a pickup pattern suitable for recording instruments together with their surrounding acoustic environment.

Omnidirectional operation is useful for capturing natural room ambience, acoustic ensembles, and performances where the relationship between the sound source and recording space is an important part of the desired result.

The omnidirectional configuration also accommodates spaced stereo microphone techniques where room sound and a broad acoustic perspective are desired.

TK62 Hypercardioid Capsule

The TK62 hypercardioid capsule provides a narrower primary pickup area than a conventional cardioid pattern. This directional characteristic allows engineers to emphasize a selected sound source while reducing pickup from certain off-axis directions.

Hypercardioid operation can be useful in recording environments where greater isolation is required. The pattern also incorporates a rear pickup lobe, making microphone orientation important when positioning the capsule near unwanted sound sources.

EF-732 Vacuum Tube Circuitry

Each ELA M 260 microphone incorporates a new-old-stock EF-732 vacuum tube. Vacuum tube amplification forms a central element of the microphone's signal path and contributes to the characteristics associated with classic tube condenser microphone designs.

The modern ELA M 260 features updated circuitry while retaining the fundamental tube microphone architecture associated with the original design. This construction offers recording engineers an alternative to solid-state small-diaphragm microphones when selecting microphones for acoustic sources.

The dedicated external power system supplies the microphone circuitry with the power required for operation, making the ELA M 260 a complete tube microphone system rather than a standard phantom-powered condenser microphone.

Custom-Wound Output Transformers

The ELA M 260 incorporates a custom-wound output transformer within each microphone. This transformer forms part of the analog output stage and supports signal transfer from the microphone's internal tube circuitry to connected recording equipment.

Transformer-coupled circuitry contributes to the overall electrical and tonal characteristics of the microphone. Together with the EF-732 vacuum tube, the output transformer helps define the ELA M 260's traditional microphone architecture.

Professional Stereo Recording Applications

Acoustic Guitar and String Instruments

The matched microphone pair is suited to acoustic guitar, violin, cello, and other string instruments where articulation and acoustic detail are important. Engineers can select cardioid capsules for directional control or omnidirectional capsules when additional room ambience is desired.

Different stereo microphone placements allow users to adjust the relationship between instrument body resonance, string detail, and the surrounding acoustic environment.

Drum Overheads and Percussion

As a stereo drum overhead microphone system, the ELA M 260 pair can capture cymbals, percussion transients, and the overall acoustic presentation of a drum kit.

The interchangeable capsule system allows engineers to select a pickup pattern based on drum placement, room acoustics, and the desired amount of isolation from other instruments.

Orchestral and Ensemble Recording

The Master Stereo Set accommodates stereo recording techniques for chamber ensembles, orchestral instruments, and acoustic performances. Its matched microphone configuration supports consistent channel behavior when capturing instruments across a stereo soundstage.

Omnidirectional capsules can capture a broader acoustic perspective, while cardioid capsules provide greater directional control. Hypercardioid capsules allow more focused placement when individual sources require additional separation.

Vocal Recording

The ELA M 260 microphones can also be used for studio vocals and ensemble singing. Their vacuum tube circuitry provides an alternative microphone design for engineers seeking different tonal characteristics from conventional solid-state condenser microphones.

Capsule selection allows engineers to adjust the microphone's directional response according to vocalist placement, room reflections, and the surrounding recording environment.

Complete Master Stereo Microphone System

The ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set includes the microphones and accessories needed for professional studio operation. The supplied external power equipment supports the vacuum tube circuitry, while dedicated microphone cables provide the necessary connections between the microphones and power system.

Included shockmounts support microphone positioning and help reduce mechanical vibrations transmitted through microphone stands. The protective case provides organized storage for the microphone system and its accessories.

With two microphone bodies and six interchangeable capsules, the package supports multiple recording configurations while maintaining the convenience of a matched stereo system.

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