Telefunken Elektroakustik TF51

Product description

The TF51 is a fresh take on the “Austrian” microphone sound associated with the Telefunken ELA M 251E and C12. The TF51 continues this legacy, exhibiting a smooth midrange and airy top end, capturing every nuance in pleasant detail. This is a reliable first choice for stand out vocals, acoustic instruments, and percussion.

Circuit Design
This lifelike fidelity is created with high quality components based off these inspirations. The 6072A vacuum tube (also found in our ELA M 251E and C12) is mated with an edge-terminated style capsule similar to the historic CK12. The output transformer is a custom German-made Haufe transformer, the original manufacturer for TELEFUNKEN. This attention to detail gives the TF51 a beautifully open and smooth sonic profile.

Key Features
• Open and detailed frequency response
• Airy and smooth top end, reminiscent of the ELA M 251E
• Balanced low end and natural mid range
• Hand assembled in the USA
• CK12-style capsule and Haufe transformer, similar to the C12 and 251E

Applications
• Female vocals, Pop vocals
• Acoustic guitar
• Drum overheads
• Violin
• Mandolin
• Grand piano

Technical Specifications
Capsule: CK12-Style Edge-Terminated
Tube Type: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik 6072A
Transformer: Custom-Made Haufe
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Dimensions: 200 mm L x 46 mm Dia
Microphone Weight: 612 g

Each microphone comes with:
- M903 power supply
- M803 25’ tube microphone cable
- M 703 & M 782 Mounts
- ZC03 Zipper Case