Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set

ELA M 260 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. Keeping this in mind, TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is now offering the ELA M 260 Cardioid and ELA M 260 Master (three capsule) system as matched stereo sets.

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.

The ELA M 260 Stereo Sets also features interchangeable capsules: the TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional, and TK62 Hypercardioid, so the user can have the flexibility to record their source material in any way they wish. The ELA M 260 Stereo Set offers the user the knowledge and comfort that the tools they are using will give identical responses for their most important stereo recording.

System Configurations and Included Accessories

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.

ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set system packages are supplied with a set of three interchangeable capsules: the TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional, and TK62 Hypercardioid. With all three capsules the user can have the flexibility to record their source material in any way they wish.

TK60 Cardioid Capsule (ELA M 260, M60)

The TELEFUNKEN TK60 is a small diaphragm cardioid capsule used with the ELA M 260 tube microphone and the M60 FET microphone.  Featuring a 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane measuring 15mm in diameter, the TK60 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 ±1dB 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.

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