TELEFUNKEN Introduces New TK51D Capsule for AR-51 and AR-70 Mics

Dual-Membrane Edge-Terminated Capsule Extends Lows and Highs

Pictured (L-R) is the original TK67 capsule, the new TK51D edge-terminated capsule, and the stereo AR-70 with the new capsule.

South Windsor, CT, October, 2012 -- TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik of South Windsor, CT, has introduced the new TK51D capsule for its popular AR-51 and stereo AR-70 microphones from their affordably priced R-F-T line of large diaphragm tube microphones.

This new dual-membrane edge-terminated CK12-like capsule offers a larger surface area than the original TK67 capsule, resulting in a frequency response with an extended low end and a smoother, open high end. The new TK51D capsule brings the AR-51 and AR-70 sonically closer to the ELA M 251E, C12, and C24 microphones.

The AR-51 and stereo AR-70 microphones are designed in the tradition of the classic mics of the past, utilizing the same circuit design as the classic TELEFUNKEN ELA M 251E, making it suitable for any recording studio, from major World Class facilities to voiceover rooms and home project studios. The AR-51 and stereo AR-70 utilize vintage New Old Stock (NOS) tubes that have been rigidly tested for noise and microphonics.

Starting October 2012, all newly manufactured AR-51 (serial # 760 and above) and AR-70 Stereo (serial # 026 and above) microphones will ship from the lab with the new TK51D capsule. Owners of original AR-51 and AR-70 Stereo microphones interested in the new capsule design are eligible to swap out the original TK67D for the alternative TK51D for $199 ($349 for the AR-70) plus return shipping. This price includes the cost of the new capsule and mounting hardware, as well as the labor to install, retest, and calibrate the microphone for optimal performance.

For specific questions about the new capsule and replacement
email: lab@t-funk.com.

To learn more about TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, visit: www.t-funk.com.

ABOUT TELEFUNKEN ELEKTROAKUSTIK

TELEFUNKEN | USA acquired the TELEFUNKEN Trademark for North America in 2001, and in 2009 the company was named the Elektroakustik (translation: Electrical Acoustics) arm of TELEFUNKEN and awarded the exclusive rights to manufacture a wide variety of professional audio products and vacuum tubes bearing the TELEFUNKEN name, in over 27 countries worldwide. Recreating the classic TELEFUNKEN microphones has been a labor of love for the company CEO, Toni Fishman and the pursuit of that dream has culminated in the manufacture of what we at TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik believe are the finest microphones currently available in the world today.

Along with meticulously manufacturing historic replicas of classic microphones by hand in the USA, TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is now marketing the R-F-T series of microphones that take advantage of the globalization of technology, in order to offer recording microphones with professional sonic performance at reasonable prices.

Our latest additions to the TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik product line include a revolutionary new capsule design based on Alloy 2213™, an exceptional dynamic microphone [the M80], and a vacuum tube replacement for the original TELEFUNKEN VF14 which offers comparable performance in our U47 and new U48 microphones.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik continues to expand, and research and development of new products is an ongoing process. Although based firmly on classic designs, TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik is continuously looking forward. Important changes in our company and further expansion of our product line are slated for the immediate future.

For more information about TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, call 860.882.5919 or e-mail info@t-funk.com.