Telefunken TF51 Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Mic

Telefunken TF51 Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone

The Telefunken TF51 is what happens when you take the DNA of the most revered microphone in history — the ELA M 251E — and breed it for the modern studio. This isn't just a nostalgic tribute act; it's a fresh, reliable workhorse that captures the "Austrian" sound without the vintage anxiety or the five-figure price tag. It serves up that shimmering, silky top-end and weightless midrange that engineers spend decades chasing down.

The "Austrian" Air, Reimagined

There’s a specific sonic signature associated with the classic C12 and 251E microphones — a detailed, shimmering presence that sits perfectly in a mix with almost zero EQ. The TF51 nails this profile. It acts like a high-definition lens for your audio, capturing the breath in a vocalist's performance or the resin on a violin bow with startling clarity. It offers a beautiful open sound that flatters the source rather than fighting it.

Silky Top End: Delivers an articulate, airy treble response that adds expensive-sounding sheen to vocals without ever becoming harsh or sibilant.
Smooth Midrange: The frequency response is tuned to provide a natural, balanced midrange, giving body to acoustic instruments and authority to voiceovers.
Lifelike Detail: The transient response is quick and accurate, ensuring that percussion and plucked strings retain their dynamic impact and articulation.

Premium Components, Precision Engineering

Telefunken designed the TF51 with audio enthusiasts in mind, crafting a circuit that perfectly balances vintage character and modern reliability. It delivers the warm, organic tone of a classic tube microphone while ensuring the low noise levels required by today’s producers.

Historic Tube Lineage: At its heart beats a 6072A vacuum tube — the exact same model found in the legendary ELA M 251E and C12 — providing that unmistakable analog warmth.
Edge-Terminated Capsule: Features a TK51 capsule styled after the historic CK12, crucial for achieving that signature open, three-dimensional sound field.
German Iron: The signal path is anchored by a custom-made Haufe transformer, the original manufacturer for Telefunken, ensuring signal integrity and rich harmonic content.

Telefunken TF51 Premium Components, Precision Engineering

A Studio Essential

The TF51 is built to be your go-to microphone, handling everything from subtle vocals to loud drum rooms with ease. Its switchable polar patterns, controlled directly from the power supply, let you shape your room’s sound as effortlessly as adjusting a fader.

Three Polar Patterns: Switch effortlessly between Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-8 to tailor your pickup for soloists, duets, or ambient room capture.
Complete Accessory Suite: Ships with a multi-pattern M 903 power supply, shock mount, stand mount, and a 7-meter tube microphone cable, all protected in a zipper case.
High SPL Handling: With a maximum SPL of 128 dB, this mic can handle loud sources like guitar amps and drum overheads without choking or distorting.

A Modern Classic

The Telefunken TF51 combines the warmth of vintage tube microphones with the reliability and low noise of modern engineering. It delivers a rich, larger-than-life sound while meeting the demands of today’s production standards.

Telefunken TF51 Features:

Circuit design inspired by the ELA M 251E and C12
Vacuum tube condenser with 6072A tube and Haufe transformer
TK51 Edge Terminated Large Diaphragm Capsule
Selectable Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-8 patterns
Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Max SPL: 128 dB
Designed and hand-assembled in the USA
Includes power supply, shock mount, cable, and case

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Warranty: Diamond Series and R-F-T microphones: 90 day warranty for the capsule and tube and 1 year parts and labor for the amplifier, cable and power supply. Extended to 1 Year and 4 Years respectively once you register.