Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set

The Telefunken ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set provides a factory-matched pair of ELA M 260 tube microphones, each equipped with interchangeable TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional, and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules, enabling a full range of stereo miking techniques — XY, ORTF, Mid-Side, and more — with the tonal signature of a true vacuum tube circuit. Each microphone in the pair shares the same hand-assembled USA construction, NOS Philips 5840W tube, and custom American-made Telefunken Elektroakustik T60 output transformer, ensuring the matched performance that critical stereo recording demands. The system ships with the M 902S dual-channel power supply, matched cables, shock mounts, and windscreens in a ZC60S zipper case, making it a complete stereo solution for acoustic instrument sessions in Los Angeles and on location. For engineers who need full polar pattern flexibility across both channels, the Master Stereo Set provides the breadth of a professional mic locker in a single, cohesive system.

Key Features

• Factory-matched pair of ELA M 260 tube microphones for stereo recording
• Three thread-on TK6x Series capsules per microphone: TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional, TK62 Hypercardioid
• NOS Philips 5840W vacuum tube amplifier circuit in each body
• Custom U.S.-made Telefunken Elektroakustik T60 output transformer
• M 902S dual-channel power supply included
• Matched construction for consistent stereo imaging and tonal balance
• 135 dB maximum SPL with 11 dBA self noise per microphone
• Designed and hand-assembled in the USA

Specifications

• Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Hypercardioid (interchangeable thread-on capsules)
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
• Power Source: External Power Supply
• Capsules: 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 1 kHz at 1 Pa (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: 5.51″ L × 0.79″ Dia. (per microphone)
• Weight: 0.26 lbs (per microphone)
• Included Accessories: (2) M 260 Tube Microphones, (2) TK60 Cardioid Capsules, (2) TK61 Omni Capsules, (2) TK62 Hypercardioid Capsules, M 902S Power Supply, (2) M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cables – 7m, (2) M 761 Elastic Shock Mounts, (2) WS20 20mm Foam Windscreens, ZC60S Zipper Case