Detail 01
Multi-pattern operation
Select cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure-8 from the M903 power supply.
Product detailSKU #1500000277435
TELEFUNKENTF51 Tube Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handcrafted tube condenser microphone with multi-pattern flexibility, built around premium components for vocal and acoustic-instrument recording.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios recording vocals
- Capturing acoustic instruments
- Engineers who need cardioid, omni, and figure-8 patterns
- Mid-side recording and stereo-array work with two microphones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a microphone with only a single fixed polar pattern
- Users seeking product data beyond the supplied component, pattern, and build details
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Figure-8 pattern
Can be used for mid-side recording.
Detail 03
Component set
The microphone uses a 6072A vacuum tube, a Haufe transformer, and an edge-terminated capsule.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its polar pattern is selected from the included M903 multi-pattern power supply.
- 02Figure-8 supports mid-side recording; two TF51 microphones can be used for spaced-pair, X-Y, or ORTF arrays.
- 03The supplied data identifies it as handcrafted in Connecticut and uses a 6072A tube, Haufe transformer, and edge-terminated capsule.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which polar patterns does the TF51 offer?
Cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8, selected using its M903 multi-pattern power supply.
02What recording sources is the TF51 described for?
Vocals and acoustic instruments.
03Can the TF51 be used for mid-side recording?
Yes. Its figure-8 pattern can be used for mid-side recording.
04Where is the TF51 handcrafted?
Connecticut, USA.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000277435
- Weight
- 1.36 lb. (0.615 kg)
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