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Telefunken - TF11 FET Microphone
Description
***Photos are of serial number 2288 - Taken by the team at L&M Brampton
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Blending an Austrian-inspired voicing similar to the legendary C12 with modern FET high performance, the phantom-powered TF11 exhibits a beautifully open and detailed frequency response with exceptionally fast transient response, high SPL handling, and low self-noise. The compact, cardioid only TF11 is versatile, portable, and dependable for all recording environments from home to studio to stage.
Circuit Design
The TF11 features a unique combination of circuit elements shared with other TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik designs. The CK12-style edge terminated capsule is a single membrane version of the capsule featured in the TF51. The amplifier is a unique proprietary take on the classic FET microphone amplifier similar to the M60, coupled with a custom large format nickel-iron core transformer made in the UK by OEP/Carnhill. Premium through-hole components include UK-made polystyrene film capacitors, Nichicon Fine Gold electrolytic capacitors, and a high-performance, ultra-low-noise JFET amplifier.
Features
* Cardioid polar pattern
* Compact travel and budget friendly design
* Open and detailed tone with fast transient response
* Designed and assembled by hand in the USA
* High SPL handling, low noise phantom-powered FET amplifier
* CK12-style capsule and UK-made OEP/Carnhill transformer
Applications
Live Sound: Drums, Piano, Acoustic Instruments
Vocals: Pop, Rock
Drums: Overheads
Acoustic Guitar
Cello, Upright Bass
Percussion
Included Accessories
* M 782 Stand Mount
* M 703 Shock Mount
* MS01 Microphone Sleeve
* MC11 Microphone Case
Specifications
Type: FET Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/-3 dB
Power Source: +48V Phantom Power
Capsule: TK51S - Edge Terminated Large Diaphragm, Single Membrane
Tube: n/a
Transformer: OEP/Carnhill T218
Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa, +/-1 dB
THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier): < 0.01%
Output Impedance: 110 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): > 135 dB
S/N Ratio: 90 dBA
Self Noise (Amplifier): 4 dBA
Dimensions: 175 mm L x 46 mm Dia
Weight: 545 g
