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.
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.
Empirical Labs EL9 Mike-E Digitally Controlled Mic Pre And Compressor
In today’s modern age of digital recorders, DAWs and software plug-ins, Mike-E is the ultimate solution for getting a clean and strong, yet warm and musical signal into the box…and it couldn’t be easier to work – its front panel layout is so straight ahead that even inexperienced engineers will have no problem moving around on it right away.
MIC PREAMP
This is a super low noise transformer input amplifier section with the gain under precise digital control. The signal to noise far exceeds any microphone in existence. Having used many mic preamps over the years, we’ve implemented a unique stepped gain control that should be impervious to the normal flakiness that age causes to pots and detented switches. A ‘Bad!’ LED indicates when the input signal is overloading the circuit.
COMPSAT
The CompSat's unique circuitry sets the Mike-E apart from all other mic preamps.
SATURATOR
A multi stage soft-clipping circuit. At lower levels, a triode-type saturation affects the signal. As the level increases, a second unique clip circuit starts to more severely flatten out the peaks.
COMPRESSOR
Based on ELI’s world famous Distressor, but with other characteristics (including a much longer attack time). Preset ratios include: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1…and, of course, Nuke.
EMPHASIS
A two-stage circuit that boosts and soft clips high frequencies before the CompSat circuit, and then cuts the frequencies after it. Emphasis has the added perk of improving signal to noise, and is the reason analog tape decks used emphasis to begin with.
MIX
Provides ‘parallel compression’ technique achieved by mixing between the compressed and the dry (or uncompressed) signal. This can often help maintain transients and a sense of dynamic range while enhancing the low level nuances.
Other features include a front panel instrument input that allows the unit to function as an ultra-clean Direct Box and stereo-linking capabilities. Mike-E can also be combined with an EQ (such as the ELI Lil FrEQ), transforming it into one of the most powerful, flexible and complete channel strips on the market.
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ELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s Stage Series Microphone Cable has been engineered for use on live sound stages and in recording studios. Featuring cable made from 100% Copper wire, this XLR cable is ideal for use on all audio applications.
Telefunken SGMC XLR Mic Cable Features
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100% copper conductors for excellent signal transfer
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Copper braid shield for maximum RMI and EMI noise rejection
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Low capacitance for detailed, transparent sound quality
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Silver solder joints for maximum conductivity and strength
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TELEFUNKEN cable tie wrap included
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