M16 MKII

Common name: Telefunken Elektroakustik M16 MKII

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The M16 MKII is a large dual diaphragm tube condenser microphone with a circuit designed by Oliver Archut based around a NOS General Electric JAN 6972 valve and a AMI/TAB Funkenwerk AMI T-14 output transformer. Nine polar patterns are switchable between omnidirectional and bidirectional. Includes power supply, microphone cable and wooden microphone box.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14 mV/Pa
Max SPL
125
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6072A - 12AY7
Tube Brand
General Electric

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Light Grey.
Weight
765 g
Length
241 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
44.45 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Power supply, microphone cable and wooden microphone box.
Optional