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ELA M 260

The small diaphragm ELA M 260 features a circuit design based around a 5840W vacuum tube and a custom (U.S. made) output transformer.

$1,295.00$4,295.00

ELA M 260

The small diaphragm ELA M 260 features a circuit design based around a 5840W vacuum tube and a custom (U.S. made) output transformer.

$1,295.00$4,295.00

ELA M 260

One of the few small diaphragm tube microphones available today, the ELA M 260 is an absolute first choice for acoustic instrument recording. Everything from stringed instruments to drum overheads will benefit from the 260’s perfect combination of small diaphragm precision and classic tube warmth. It’s tonality and detail when capturing acoustic instruments, especially strings, brass, woodwind and percussion is unrivaled. Hand-built in the USA, the ELA M 260 is available Cardioid only or with all capsule options (Master Set), as well as in Stereo and Tri-Mono (Decca Tree) packages, which include an American-made power supply and matched thread-on interchangeable capsules in a premium flight case.

Features

  • A brilliant combination of tube warmth and small-diaphragm precision 
  • Flattering tone and open top end complements most acoustic instruments 
  • Thread-on TK6x Series capsules provide Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omni polar patterns 
  • Vintage-inspired 5840W vacuum tube-based amplifier 
  • Designed and hand assembled in the USA 
  • Recommended Applications: Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Mandolin, Drum Overheads 

Technical Specifications

Type: Vacuum Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Hypercardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Power Source: External Power Supply
Capsule: TK60, TK61, TK62 – Edge Terminated Small Diaphragm, Thread-on
Tube: NOS Philips 5840W
Transformer: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik T60
Sensitivity: 16.5 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.15%
Output Impedance: 200 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 135 dB
S/N Ratio: 83 dBA
Self Noise (Amplifier): 11 dBA
Dimensions: 140 mm L x 20 mm Dia
Weight: 116 g
Included Accessories: Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Foam Windscreen, Carrying Case

Frequency Response

Configuration Options

ELA M 260 Cardioid

ELA M 260 tube microphone system with TK60 Cardioid capsule

Each system includes:

  • M 260 Microphone
  • TK60 Cardioid Capsule
  • M 902 Power Supply
  • M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cable – 7m
  • M 761 Elastic Shock Mount
  • WS20 20mm Foam Windscreen
  • ZC60 Zipper Case

ELA M 260 Cardioid Stereo Set

A matched set of ELA M 260 tube microphones with TK60 Cardioid capsules

Each system includes:

  • (2x) M 260 Tube Microphones
  • (2x) TK60 Cardioid Capsules
  • M 960S Power Supply
  • (2x) M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cable – 7m
  • (2x) M 761 Elastic Shock Mounts
  • (2x) WS20 20mm Foam Windscreen
  • FC60S Locking Flight Case

ELA M 260 Master Set

ELA M 260 tube microphone with interchangeable TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules

Each system includes:

  • M 260 Tube Microphone
  • TK60 Cardioid Capsule
  • TK61 Omni Capsule
  • TK62 Hypercardioid Capsule
  • M 902 Power Supply
  • M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cable – 7m
  • M 761 Elastic Shock Mount
  • WS20 20mm Foam Windscreen
  • ZC60 Zipper Case

ELA M 260 Master Stereo Set

A matched set of ELA M 260 tube microphones with interchangeable TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules

Each system includes:

  • (2x) M 260 Tube Microphones
  • (2x) TK60 Cardioid Capsules
  • (2x) TK61 Omni Capsules
  • (2x) TK62 Hypercardioid Capsules
  • M 960S Power Supply
  • (2x) M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cable – 7m
  • (2x) M 761 Elastic Shock Mounts
  • (2x) WS20 20mm Foam Windscreen
  • FC60S Locking Flight Case

ELA M 260 TRI-MONO Set

A matched set of three ELA M 260 tube microphones with interchangeable TK60 Cardioid, TK61 Omnidirectional and TK62 Hypercardioid capsules, along with a set of three 40mm diffuse field spheres

Each system includes:

  • (3x) M 260 Tube Microphones
  • (3x) TK60 Cardioid Capsules
  • (3x) TK61 Omni Capsules
  • (3x) TK62 Hypercardioid Capsules
  • M 963 Power Supply
  • (3x) M 860 Right Angle 7-Pin XLR Tube Microphone Cable – 7m
  • (3x) M 761 Elastic Shock Mounts
  • (3x) WS20 20mm Foam Windscreen
  • (3x) SD40 40mm Diffusion Spheres
  • FC63 Locking Flight Case

“Acoustic guitar is a complex instrument and you have to be very careful of boominess, and sometimes it can just be too big sounding, so mic placement is really important. You want to make sure you stay away from the sound hole. There’s something about small diaphragm condenser mics that makes them really responsive. I like all the little nuances, and things really pop out with a small diameter condenser. With the shape of the 260 plus the tube there’s a richness there. These mics just sound really, really natural.” 

Jim “Kimo” West – Guitarist, Weird Al Yankovic

“The 260s have a nice smooth texture, so if you are working with an instrument that is a little harsh or too bright, it gently smoothes it out.  Here’s another example: if you’re not careful when recording a mandolin, you get undesirable overtones between the bridge and the tailpiece that have nothing to do with the tempered scale.  But I put the 260 about six inches away and got a perfect sound.  I’m looking forward to using these mics on a hammered dulcimer, which in my opinion is the hardest instrument to record.” 

Bill VornDick – Nashville based recording engineer

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