ELA M 260
One of the few small diaphragm tube microphones available today, the ELA M 260 is an absolute first choice for acoustic instrument recording. Everything from stringed instruments to drum overheads will benefit from the 260’s perfect combination of small diaphragm precision and classic tube warmth. It’s tonality and detail when capturing acoustic instruments, especially strings, brass, woodwind and percussion is unrivaled. Hand-built in the USA, the ELA M 260 is available Cardioid only or with all capsule options (Master Set), as well as in Stereo and Tri-Mono (Decca Tree) packages, which include an American-made power supply and matched thread-on interchangeable capsules in a premium flight case.
FEATURES
- A brilliant combination of tube warmth and small-diaphragm precision
- Flattering tone and open top end complements most acoustic instruments
- Thread-on TK6x Series capsules provide Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omni polar patterns
- Vintage-inspired 5840W vacuum tube-based amplifier
- Designed and hand assembled in the USA
- Recommended Applications: Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Drum Overheads
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Hypercardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Power Source: External Power Supply
Capsule: 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 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.15%
Output Impedance: 200 dB
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 135 dB
S/N Ratio: 83 dBA
Self Noise (Amplifier): 11 dBA
Dimensions: 140 mm L x 20 mm Dia
Weight: 116 g
Included Accessories: Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Foam Windscreen, Carrying Case
ELA M 260 Master Set
ELA M 260 tube microphone with interchangeable TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules
Each system includes:
- M 260 Tube Microphone
- TK60 Cardioid Capsule
- TK61 Omni Capsule
- TK62 Hypercardioid Capsule
- M 903 Power Supply
- M 860 7-pin XLR 25′ Tube Microphone Cable
- M 761 Elastic Shock Mount
- Foam Windscreen
- Hard Shell Zipper Case
