Telefunken TF51: condenser microphone

The Telefunken TF51 is a condenser microphone designed for recording studio use, which belongs to Telefunken's Alchemy series of microphones. This is a line of condenser microphones designed to offer a variety of sound options, allowing users to find the microphone best suited to their recording needs.

Condenser microphone specifications

The Telefunken TF51 microphone features the separate power supply where you can also select different polarities: cardioid, figure eight and omnidirectional. The TF51 is based on the design of the classic ELA M 251 tube microphone, which is famous for its smooth, low-end and warm sound.

It uses a TK51 capsule, which is a dual-backplate condenser capsule, a feature that contributes to its frequency response and its ability to handle high sound pressure levels, closely resembling the sound of the C12. The tube used, on the other hand, is a 6072A, which contributes to the microphone's characteristic warm, vintage sound.

This is a microphone is often used for vocal recordings and acoustic instruments because it provides a rich and detailed sound.

Final Evaluations on the TELEFUNKEN TF51 Microphone

Watch our video to hear how this microphone performs on vocal recording and onrecording an acoustic guitar to see how the result is definitely warm, rich and detailed.

In fact, the TK51 capsule used in the TF51 is designed to accurately capture the tonal nuances of the voice, offering an extended frequency response that accommodates a wide range of vocal registers.