The Upton Microphones 251, the company's first product, is a multi-pattern tube mic based on the legendary Telefunken ELA M 251E. Made in the USA, the Upton 251 uses a custom, handmade CK-12 capsule and T14-style transformer to get the airy, intimate sound for which vintage 251s are known. Incredible as a female vocal mic, the Upton 251 is also ideal for drum overheads and acoustic guitars thanks to its high-frequency sparkle and detail.