Telefunken M60 FET Small Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone

While meticulously developed over a year and a half in collaboration with top recording engineers, the M60 FET Small Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone is a groundbreaking innovation from Telefunken Elektroakustik. This high-quality, professional-grade microphone is the brand's first non-vacuum tube, FET-based solid-state condenser microphone, designed to deliver superior audio capture.

The M60 FET Series is ingeniously designed to utilize the same interchangeable TK6x capsules as the TEC Award-winning ELA M 260 small diaphragm tube microphone. This package includes one M60 amplifier paired with a TK60 cardioid polar pattern capsule, renowned for its ability to isolate sound sources and reduce background noise.

The TK60 capsule features a 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane measuring 15mm in diameter, delivering a surprisingly full low end and a quick, accurate transient response. Its frequency response is flat from 150 Hz to 7 kHz, with a smooth, airy presence peak at 8 kHz, making it the ideal choice for recording drum overheads, hi-hat and ride cymbals, piano, acoustic guitar, and other acoustic instruments.

The M60 FET Small Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone boasts a unique proprietary circuit topology. This innovative re-interpretation of the classic FET mic amplifier produces an exceptional transient response and SPL handling capabilities. Hand-plugged, carefully selected, and tested components are incorporated into gold-plated circuit board traces, providing an ultra-clean true Class A discrete amplifier with a frequency response of +/- 2dB from 20 Hz to 50 kHz.

The output is matched with a custom American-made transformer that offers especially low self-noise and a typical THD+N of 0.015% or better, making it a reliable choice for critical recording applications. The M60 FET's incredibly quick transient response captures nuances and subtleties with impressive precision and clarity, resulting in an extremely detailed sonic image with definition and presence, perfectly suited for the complex character of stringed instruments and percussive sources.

The M60 FET amplifier body is finished in a durable, lightly textured black powder coat adorned with the historic Telefunken diamond badge. The microphone's XLR connector shell complements the look with a matte black nickel-plated finish engraved with the model and serial number. The TK6x capsules feature a bright nickel-plated enclosure with a fine gold mesh pattern. The M60 FET Cardioid system ships complete with an SGMC-5R 5-meter XLR cable with right angle female connector, M761 elastic shock mount, and a foam windscreen, all packed in an FC61 zipper carrying case. This innovative, high-quality microphone is a testament to Telefunken's commitment to delivering professional, durable, and reliable audio equipment.