ELA M 251E

Common name: Telefunken Elektroakustik ELA M 251E

Production Status: In production

The ELA M 251E is a large diaphragm multi-pattern vacuum tube condenser microphone featuring a dual backplate edge-terminated CK12 type capsule. It is switchable between omnidirectional, cardioid and figure of eight polar patterns. The amplifier is based around a 6072A vacuum tube and a Haufe T14/1 output transformer. The ELAM 251E uses modern components with tighter tolerances for lower self-noise. Includes M 950E power supply, M 850E Sommer tube microphone cable, Rycote shock mount, FC50 locking flight case and wooden microphone box.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
17 mV/Pa
Max SPL
130
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
9 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6072A - 12AY7

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
White Cream.
Weight
596 g
Length
216 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
50 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
M 950E power supply, M 850E Sommer tube microphone cable, Rycote shock mount, FC50 locking flight case and wooden microphone box.
Optional