The TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E Microphone has been highlighted on endless hits and classic recordings over the decades. Nowadays, prime illustrations of vintage ELA M 250 / 251 (both “E” and “non E”) amplifiers have gotten to be uncommon and profoundly looked for after gems. They have been commanding tens of thousands of dollars on the vintage advertising. TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s memorable amusements of the ELA M 251E represent the best qualities of the best of these incredible monsters. And they are genuine to the legacy of their 50+ year ancient brethren.
ELA M 251E Microphone is good, good, good.
Its smooth, however, display and open sonic character make it a winner. The ELA M 251E huge stomach tube receiver is a genuine classic with exceptionally few rivals. Perfect for vocals and acoustic disobedient, the ELA M 251E offers an expanded and centred low conclusion. A point by point mid-range reaction and a sleek top-end. The TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E incorporates an edge ended, double backplate CK12 capsule competent of cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional polar designs, a 6072A vacuum tube and a Haufe T14/1 yield transformer (the same found within the AKG Acoustics GmbH C12). Present-day component choices permit for more tightly resilient details, way better current dealing with and a lower self-noise than their vintage counterpart.
Each reissue is 100% genuine in each detail to the first (the parts are conversely with the 50+ year ancient firsts) and will convey the same sonically rich reaction that made the ELA M 251E one of the world’s most looked for after recording tools. The TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik entertainment of the ELA M 251E huge stomach tube amplifier is correct in each detail, down to the generally precise restorative wrap up and auxiliary plan. The intensifier circuit containing the vacuum tube and yield transformer is housed in a moulded plastic walled in area, whereas the capsule is suspended upon a moving polar design switch inside the head grille. The classic jewel moulded TELEFUNKEN symbol identification is joined to the front of the amplifier with the ELA M demonstrate title engraved at the base of the headgrille.
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