Prior to 1959, TELEFUNKEN GmbH distributed Neumann GmbH microphones throughout the world. When Neumann GmbH decided to take their distribution direct, TELEFUNKEN
GmbH commissioned Austrian company AKG Acoustics GmbH to produce a
series of 5 microphones. This series of microphones was comprised of
the famous ELA M 251, the ELA M 250, the stereo ELA M 270, and two small capsule microphones, the ELA M 260 and the ELA M 261.
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is pleased to offer the ELA M 260, our first small diaphragm tube condenser. While not a historically accurate reproduction of the original ELA M 260 like the "Diamond Series" microphones, our version of the ELA M 260 is definitely built with the same attention to detail and level of quality as its Diamond Series brethren.
The ELA M 260 is supplied with a set of three interchangeable
capsules (the 260 cardioid, 261 omni, and 262 hyper-cardioid), as well
as a custom adaptor designed by our friend and fellow audio enthusiast
Chip Machokas that permits the use of any of the AKG "CK" series of
capsules (or capsules made by other manufacturers with the same thread)
AND Neumann bayonet-style capsules. It also features a brand-new
circuit design based around a TELEFUNKEN EF-732 vacuum tube and
a custom wound output transformer made in the United States. The
combination of these features yields a microphone that is unlike any
other small diaphragm microphone that you have ever experienced.
In use, the ELA M 260 has plenty of tone with excellent
detail and clarity. It captures sources with a natural presence, making
it a fantastic tool for recording acoustic instruments of all types.
Drum overheads, percussion, woodwinds, saxophones, strings, and
especially acoustic guitar all sound amazing through the ELA M 260.
Also, don't discount this for vocals just because it's small. Its
unique tonal character is very well suited for a myriad of
applications, both traditional and not.
Contact your favorite TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik reseller to arrange the opportunity to audition this little slice of heaven in your facility.
| Type | Condenser Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | M260, M261, M262 Gold sputtered 3-micron |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz / 20kHz |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omindirectional, Hypercardioid |
| Sensitivity | 14MV/Pa = -37dB (0dB = 1v/Pa) -10bD |
| Impedance | 200 ohms |
| SPL | 120 dB |
| Non Linear Distortion | (for 1% THD @ 1KHz) 120dB |
| Equivalent Noise | 19dB (A-weighted) |
| Tube Type | Telefunken EF-732 |
| Power | Dedicated Power Supply |
| Weight | 4.2 oz (119g) |
| Size | 5 1/2" (140mm) length x 13/16" (21mm) diameter |
| Extras | NG Style Power Supply, Shock Mount, Mic Clip, Wooden Box |
