Telefunken ELA M 260 Tri-Mono Master Set

The Telefunken ELA M 260 Tri-Mono Master Set is purpose-built for Decca Tree and three-channel recording, comprising a matched trio of ELA M 260 tube microphones, a full complement of interchangeable TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional, and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules per microphone, and three SD40 40mm diffusion spheres for immersive, orchestral, and spatial capture. Each body shares the same hand-assembled USA construction, NOS Philips 5840W vacuum tube circuit, and custom American-made Telefunken Elektroakustik T60 output transformer — delivering the matched tonal character and imaging consistency that large-format acoustic recording demands across all three channels. The set is powered by the M 963 three-channel power supply and ships complete with matched cables, shock mounts, windscreens, and an FC63 locking flight case, ready for session work in Los Angeles or on location. For engineers working in immersive formats or large-scale orchestral sessions, the Tri-Mono Master Set brings the precision and tube warmth of the ELA M 260 to every position in the array simultaneously.

Key Features

• Factory-matched trio of ELA M 260 tube microphones for Decca Tree and three-channel recording
• Three thread-on TK6x Series capsules per microphone: TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional, TK62 Hypercardioid
• SD40 40mm diffusion spheres included for all three microphones
• M 963 three-channel power supply included
• NOS Philips 5840W vacuum tube amplifier circuit in each body
• Custom U.S.-made Telefunken Elektroakustik T60 output transformer
• FC63 locking flight case for transport and storage
• 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: (3) M 260 Tube Microphones, (3) TK60 Cardioid Capsules, (3) TK61 Omni Capsules, (3) TK62 Hypercardioid Capsules, M 963 Power Supply, (3) M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cables – 7m, (3) M 761 Elastic Shock Mounts, (3) WS20 20mm Foam Windscreens, (3) SD40 40mm Diffusion Spheres, FC63 Locking Flight Case