Microphone Telefunken Ela M251
- 4900.00 £
- Published date: July 28, 2025
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- Slaidburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Microphone Telefunken Ela M251
⭕ Up for consideration is THE Holy Grail of microphones: the original vintage Telefunken Ela M 251.
As everyone knows it is very risky business purchasing such microphones on the internet these days.
However, this is not any 251, it is one that has been inspected 100%. So it is perfectly ready to record with for a very long time. This is an incredible deal considering the provenance and quality of the microphone.
All parts are 100% original to a vintage 251, including the crucial C12 capsule (the correct Ela M 251 C12, and not the 414 C12). The capsule is in AMAZING condition, has been carefully cleaned but NEVER reskinned.
Upgrades & maintenance have been numerous to make this a efficient and functional tool, here are a few:
_deoxidation of all relevant plated contact points throughout the system
_replacement of sub-par cable with Gotham GAC 7 keeping original ends
_Termination of two connectors to proper ground/shield scheme
_Installation of GAC 3 audiophile interconnect inside PSU
_Replacement of sub-par audio connect w/ NOS Doerfler GAC 3 material, Neutrik gold-plated connectors
_Precise voltage matching to NOS GE 6072A Five Star tube
_Extensive fine tuning of capsule
_All polar patterns have been inspected and work perfectly, which is often not the case on vintage 251s.
_Bonus Shock-Mount will be provided
_Deluxe SKB hardshell case
I will not take the mic apart to take photos of the inside since I am not qualified to do so. But please rest assured that everything is original.
As everyone knows it is very risky business purchasing such microphones on the internet these days.
However, this is not any 251, it is one that has been inspected 100%. So it is perfectly ready to record with for a very long time. This is an incredible deal considering the provenance and quality of the microphone.
All parts are 100% original to a vintage 251, including the crucial C12 capsule (the correct Ela M 251 C12, and not the 414 C12). The capsule is in AMAZING condition, has been carefully cleaned but NEVER reskinned.
Upgrades & maintenance have been numerous to make this a efficient and functional tool, here are a few:
_deoxidation of all relevant plated contact points throughout the system
_replacement of sub-par cable with Gotham GAC 7 keeping original ends
_Termination of two connectors to proper ground/shield scheme
_Installation of GAC 3 audiophile interconnect inside PSU
_Replacement of sub-par audio connect w/ NOS Doerfler GAC 3 material, Neutrik gold-plated connectors
_Precise voltage matching to NOS GE 6072A Five Star tube
_Extensive fine tuning of capsule
_All polar patterns have been inspected and work perfectly, which is often not the case on vintage 251s.
_Bonus Shock-Mount will be provided
_Deluxe SKB hardshell case
I will not take the mic apart to take photos of the inside since I am not qualified to do so. But please rest assured that everything is original.
Phone number ✆ 07624 130730
Slaidburn, Lancashire
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