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Telefunken Elektroakustik TF51 Tube Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm condenser microphone offering a fresh take on the “Austrian” microphone sound associated with the Telefunken ELA M 251E and C12 - smooth midrange and airy top end
MFR# TF51

Product Description

The Telefunken Elektroakustik 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.

This lifelike fidelity is created with high-quality components based on 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.

Every TF51 microphone system comes with a multi pattern M 903 Power Supply, M 803 Tube Microphone Cable, ZC03 Shell Case, M 703 Shock Mount, M 782 Stand Mount, and Microphone Sleeve.

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


Telefunken Alchemy Series

Designed, hand-built, and tested to strict quality standards in Connecticut, USA, the Alchemy Series is TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s next generation of large diaphragm tube condensers. These new microphone models feature unique sonic profiles developed from the ground up. The bold new voicings of the Alchemy Series are the TF29, TF39, TF47, and TF51.

With the combination of vintage microphone elements and modern fidelity and reliability, the Alchemy Series delivers microphones each with a distinctively original sonic fingerprint. The Alchemy Series is an evolution and refinement to past models in the R-F-T Series (CU-29 Copperhead, AR-51, and AK-47 MkII), benefitting from over a decade of in-house microphone design and production.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has implemented numerous improvements sonically and mechanically to the Alchemy Series, tailored all the way down to the accessories. Boasting newly designed custom headgrilles for transparency and openness, hand-plugged circuit boards, and selected American and European vacuum tubes and transformers, no detail was left unaddressed. All systems ship in a sleek, compact, protective case for easy transport and storage. Included are two modern mount options, microphone dust cover, high-flex 7-meter cable, and an American-assembled power supply.

Like all TELEFUNKEN microphones, the Alchemy Series is assembled in the same American facility as the legendary Diamond Series (ELA M 251E, C12 and U47) by a small, dedicated team of engineers and technicians. Each microphone is individually tested and listened to. All critical components are quality controlled in-house before assembly, including capsule frequency sweeps, vacuum tube burn-in and noise grading. These high standards lead to extremely tight tolerances from microphone to microphone - something few in the industry can claim.

The ideal choice for discerning engineers, musicians, and producers. The Alchemy Series combines timeless sound quality with TELEFUNKEN reliability in an affordable package. Whether it’s the home studio or a commercial facility, the Alchemy Series is suited for any recording environment.

Product Specifications

Condition New
Package Contents TF51 microphone, PSU, tube microphone cable, hard case, shock mount, stand mount, and microphone sleeve
Length 7.9 in
Diameter 1.8 in
Unit Weight 1.3 lb
Tube or Solid State Tube
Tube Type TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik 6072A
Capsule Type CK12-style edge-terminated
Transducer Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Bi-Directional / Figure-Eight, Cardioid, Omni-Directional
Number of Microphones Single Microphone
Analog or Digital Analog

Product Reviews

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Incredible sound!

By Sofia P on June 22, 2021

Fantastic, neutral and accurate microphone for just about anything. High quality look and feel to all parts, I am really enjoying using this for female vocals, guitar and piano. Really captures a fully natural vocal sound without any of the harshness I'm used to on all my lower cost microphones. I haven't found anything like this for the price and would have paid more for this mic.

By Joseph E on May 30, 2021

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