AKG's magnificent masterpiece

• the Ela M250 and Ela M251 were custom-made by AKG for Telefunken in the late 1950s
• elegant design with a metal housing finished in a custom grey tone
• apart from the additional figure-8 pattern on the 251, both “Elam” models are identical
• same capsule (CK12) and transformer (Haufe T14/1) as the AKG C12
• deliver a unique blend of beautiful presence and clear, silky highs. Compared to the C12, the sound offers slightly more presence and a somewhat more moderate top end
• three Ela M250s (equipped with AC701 tube) from the 1960s available for hire. On one unit, the defective pattern selector was replaced with a new switch that also enables the figure-8 pattern, as found on the 251
• manufacturing period: 1959-mid-1960s

Favourite applications: One of the world's most popular (and most copied) vocal microphones ever! Also ideal for various acoustic instruments (acoustic guitar, double bass, percussion)