Telefunken TF51 Stereo Set

The Telefunken TF51 Stereo Set
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik offers the TF51 Stereo Set, a matched pair of microphones designed for versatile stereo recording. Each system features a custom dual power supply capable of powering both microphones simultaneously, along with a special locking flight case that carries both microphones, cables, wooden boxes, and the power supply together. Every component in the set — capsules, transformers, and vacuum tubes — is matched sonically and electronically, giving recording engineers a reliable, cohesive stereo pair for professional work.

Built for Stereo Recording Techniques
Stereo microphone techniques are commonly used for recording classical music and large signal sources such as orchestras, choirs, and large chamber groups, and can also be applied effectively to drum overheads, acoustic guitars, piano, and percussion. The TF51 Stereo Set supports a wide range of these techniques: X/Y coincident pairs using both microphones in cardioid, A/B spaced pairs in either cardioid or omni, Blumlein pairs with both microphones set to figure-eight, and the traditional M/S (mid/side) technique using one microphone in cardioid and the other in figure-eight.
Variable Polar Patterns for Nearly Infinite Options
The custom dual-microphone power supply offers nine polar patterns for each microphone, giving engineers an extensive range of stereo recording configurations. This flexibility makes the TF51 Stereo Set adaptable to nearly any recording scenario, from precise classical ensemble capture to creative placement on individual instruments.
Matched Components and Complete System
All electronic components in each TF51 system are matched sonically and electronically, including the capsules, transformers, and vacuum tubes, ensuring consistency across the pair. Every system comes complete with two sonically matched microphones, a variable pattern dual power supply, two tube microphone cables, two elastic shock mounts, two microphone sleeves, and a locking flight case — a full package ready for professional stereo recording.
Why We Love This
Our gear experts appreciate the TF51 for its incredible versatility — nine polar patterns per microphone open up nearly limitless stereo techniques, from X/Y and A/B pairs to Blumlein and M/S configurations. Every component, including capsules, transformers, and vacuum tubes, is sonically and electronically matched, ensuring a cohesive, dependable stereo image. Whether capturing a full orchestra, choir, drum overheads, or acoustic guitar, the TF51 gives recording professionals the creative freedom to choose the perfect technique for any source.
Features:
- Matched stereo pair of TF51 microphones
- Sonically and electronically matched capsules, transformers, and vacuum tubes
- Custom dual power supply powering both microphones simultaneously
- Nine polar patterns available per microphone
- Supports X/Y coincident pair technique (cardioid)
- Supports A/B spaced pair technique (cardioid or omni)
- Supports Blumlein pair technique (figure-eight)
- Supports M/S (mid/side) technique (cardioid + figure-eight)
- Special locking flight case carrying both mics, cables, wooden boxes, and power supply
- Ideal for orchestras, choirs, chamber groups, drum overheads, acoustic guitar, piano, and percussion