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Title: *Got a* Telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on March 14, 2013, 11:22:56 AM
Anyone on here use these? I have a 722 and R44, would you recommend anything else to use with these mics, or would they be good to go directly into either of these?
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: StuStu on March 14, 2013, 11:55:40 AM
There are some people here running them. There's a Team Telefunken. http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=153575.0 (http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=153575.0)
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: Ultfris101 on March 18, 2013, 09:47:11 AM
Check out the Team Telefunken thread as recommended. Local cable maker Ted recently got some after an extensive test period with a loaned set.

I love the name and think they are worth having just to say it! (yes I'm a dork). Don't have any yet myself but kind of think it's just a matter of time  :P

Besides that, I hear they make decent recordings...
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 18, 2013, 11:21:25 AM
Ive had a set for over a year, love them. They would sound great into the 722 i think. I run them with a Sonosax and Ad2k+. Ted runs same setup...here are a few links to my recordings.

cheese flagstaff
http://archive.org/details/sci2012-07-12.sci2012-07-12_telefunken

Moe. LA
http://archive.org/details/moe.2012-02-04.telefunken

Blitzen Trapper
http://archive.org/details/BlitzenTrapper2012-06-06.BlitzenTrapper2012-06-06_telefunken

Umphrereys LA (taped by Pat Myers running into a V3)
http://archive.org/details/UM2012-03-16.UM-HOBSUNSET-3-16-12

Wilco LA
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=552173
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: chinariderstl on March 18, 2013, 07:16:39 PM
Check out the My Morning Jacket show in Philly on Aug. 29, 2010.  It is one of the best audience recordings I've heard!

http://archive.org/details/mmj2010-08-29.m260.flac16
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: bombdiggity on March 19, 2013, 01:04:17 AM
I've heard some things I've really liked from these.  I'd love to be able to put some through the paces.  It's too expensive an experiment to just wander into though. 
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on March 19, 2013, 04:34:27 AM
I figure since I just started a diet that I would use the money I would have spent on junk food for the remainder of the year(or three) I'd spend on some new gear  :P
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 19, 2013, 11:16:29 AM
I've heard some things I've really liked from these.  I'd love to be able to put some through the paces.  It's too expensive an experiment to just wander into though.

Thats what i thought but i was at the Namm show in in 2012 and came across the Telefunken booth, they gave me a great "show" price and i pulled the plug and said fuck it. turned out to be a great buy IMHO,
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 19, 2013, 11:17:12 AM
I figure since I just started a diet that I would use the money I would have spent on junk food for the remainder of the year(or three) I'd spend on some new gear  :P

great idea, you wont be dissapointed!
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: H₂O on March 19, 2013, 12:37:21 PM
I still make PS's for these as well - I currently run a quad channel version  of the PS that I run a pair of m260s and a pair of m221b's into and then into a Tascam HS-p82 - the m260's are great mics
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: Church-Audio on March 19, 2013, 01:23:07 PM
I figure since I just started a diet that I would use the money I would have spent on junk food for the remainder of the year(or three) I'd spend on some new gear  :P
I just had to post this... Diet for mics may turn you into this :)

Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on March 19, 2013, 01:25:00 PM
 :laugh:
haven't seen that before, but it's more for health reasons. With an added benefit of more money saved.
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: bombdiggity on March 19, 2013, 02:27:05 PM
I've heard some things I've really liked from these.  I'd love to be able to put some through the paces.  It's too expensive an experiment to just wander into though.

Thats what i thought but i was at the Namm show in in 2012 and came across the Telefunken booth, they gave me a great "show" price and i pulled the plug and said fuck it. turned out to be a great buy IMHO,

I don't know the number but if it was great I probably would have done that too...  That one reason I don't go to places like that...   Lead us not unto temptation and all that... 

They do seem relatively versatile but to my ear like other really good mics there are certain things they seem to excel at. 

Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: OOK on March 19, 2013, 03:04:31 PM
There is a set on ebay right now for 1900$.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-M260-Stereo-Microphone-Pair-with-Vintage-Style-Flight-Case-/140919711655?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Microphones&hash=item20cf7827a7

It is the studio set... add one of H2o's power suplies and your in under a new set....

Peace OOK
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 19, 2013, 03:57:35 PM
There is a set on ebay right now for 1900$.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Telefunken-M260-Stereo-Microphone-Pair-with-Vintage-Style-Flight-Case-/140919711655?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Microphones&hash=item20cf7827a7

It is the studio set... add one of H2o's power suplies and your in under a new set....

Peace OOK

Thats a good deal. The finish on those 260's is actually the "field kit" finish, the grey. The studio finish is a cream white.
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: F.O.Bean on March 19, 2013, 05:55:32 PM
They do sound great
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: gormenghast on March 19, 2013, 08:36:06 PM
Curious to know where you ran your mics for the SCI show, and what config.  Listening to Jellyfish and it sounds excellent!  Who runs sound for SCI?

Ive had a set for over a year, love them. They would sound great into the 722 i think. I run them with a Sonosax and Ad2k+. Ted runs same setup...here are a few links to my recordings.

cheese flagstaff
http://archive.org/details/sci2012-07-12.sci2012-07-12_telefunken

Moe. LA
http://archive.org/details/moe.2012-02-04.telefunken

Blitzen Trapper
http://archive.org/details/BlitzenTrapper2012-06-06.BlitzenTrapper2012-06-06_telefunken

Umphrereys LA (taped by Pat Myers running into a V3)
http://archive.org/details/UM2012-03-16.UM-HOBSUNSET-3-16-12

Wilco LA
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=552173
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: Church-Audio on March 20, 2013, 12:54:12 AM
:laugh:
haven't seen that before, but it's more for health reasons. With an added benefit of more money saved.
I hear you. Good luck with your quest.
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on March 20, 2013, 03:09:35 AM
Thanks  :D
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: tgakidis on March 20, 2013, 07:35:46 AM
Love my set!  Best investment I have made in awhile.  I have the AKG adapter also that alllows me to use my 451 caps on the tubes (ck1,ck3,ck22).  Great mics and I highly recommed them.

Telefunken ELA M260/AKG ck1(NOS,Stage-Lip) > Sonosax SX-M2 > Benchmark AD2k+ > Tascam DR-680(24/48)
http://archive.org/details/dubapoc2012-11-05.ck1.m260.sxm2.ad2k.flac

Telefunken ELA M260(Hypers,PAS,FOB) > Sonosax SX-M2 > Benchmark AD2K+ > Tascam Dr680(24/48)
http://archive.org/details/dopapod2012-12-07.elam260.sxm2.ad2k.flac

Telefunken ELA M260/AKG ck1(NOS,On-Stage) > Sonosax SX-M2 > Benchmark AD2K+ > Tascam DR-680(24/48)
http://archive.org/details/soulemonde2012-11-15.m260-ck1.sxm2.ad2k.flac
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: DiggerinVA on March 20, 2013, 09:39:10 AM
Curious to know where you ran your mics for the SCI show, and what config.  Listening to Jellyfish and it sounds excellent!  Who runs sound for SCI?

Ive had a set for over a year, love them. They would sound great into the 722 i think. I run them with a Sonosax and Ad2k+. Ted runs same setup...here are a few links to my recordings.

cheese flagstaff
http://archive.org/details/sci2012-07-12.sci2012-07-12_telefunken

Moe. LA
http://archive.org/details/moe.2012-02-04.telefunken

Blitzen Trapper
http://archive.org/details/BlitzenTrapper2012-06-06.BlitzenTrapper2012-06-06_telefunken

Umphrereys LA (taped by Pat Myers running into a V3)
http://archive.org/details/UM2012-03-16.UM-HOBSUNSET-3-16-12

Wilco LA
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=552173

Yes where were you. I will have to look at the venue's chart to see if I can mentally model that place. Also do you have any barn type places, maybe Furthur? I want a pair of hyper's and I really like the tone of these.  Though the look as cumbersome as my LD's. Well I can't have anything easy.
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 20, 2013, 01:10:34 PM
I was at the left corner of the soundboard tent. I ran them DINa ish hypers, i do love the sound of these hypers. Here are pics from flagstaff, you cant really tell the distance but we were close!

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=157052.0

I dont have any barn type places that i have used the Telefunkens yet. I did use them at Phish Long Beach in the tapers section ran the hypers, and the tape sounds great!!

actually i just found this pic, gives you a good idea
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on March 20, 2013, 11:58:43 PM
Pulled the trigger on these, getting the field kit from Telefunken. Should be coming in soon :)

Health and gear benefits from my exercise and diet program.

My mics now consist of these, nak 300s, nak 100s, and superluxe cmh8ks.

recorders UA5>Nomad JB3 x 3, archos 605 wifi, Zoom H2, Edirol R44, Sound Devices 722, and various laptops

Several different camcorders/and cameras and miscelaneous gear

I think I'm getting addicted  >:D
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: tgakidis on March 21, 2013, 02:39:32 AM
Great move!
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 21, 2013, 11:54:33 AM
Pulled the trigger on these, getting the field kit from Telefunken. Should be coming in soon :)

Health and gear benefits from my exercise and diet program.

My mics now consist of these, nak 300s, nak 100s, and superluxe cmh8ks.

recorders UA5>Nomad JB3 x 3, archos 605 wifi, Zoom H2, Edirol R44, Sound Devices 722, and various laptops

Several different camcorders/and cameras and miscelaneous gear

I think I'm getting addicted  >:D

nice move forsure!!! congrats.
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: F.O.Bean on March 21, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
Pulled the trigger on these, getting the field kit from Telefunken. Should be coming in soon :)

Health and gear benefits from my exercise and diet program.

My mics now consist of these, nak 300s, nak 100s, and superluxe cmh8ks.

recorders UA5>Nomad JB3 x 3, archos 605 wifi, Zoom H2, Edirol R44, Sound Devices 722, and various laptops

Several different camcorders/and cameras and miscelaneous gear

I think I'm getting addicted  >:D

nice move forsure!!! congrats.

Great move. I bet these would sound DANK running mics>v2>722 ;)
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: ts on March 26, 2013, 11:10:35 AM
Pulled the trigger on these, getting the field kit from Telefunken. Should be coming in soon :)

Health and gear benefits from my exercise and diet program.

My mics now consist of these, nak 300s, nak 100s, and superluxe cmh8ks.

recorders UA5>Nomad JB3 x 3, archos 605 wifi, Zoom H2, Edirol R44, Sound Devices 722, and various laptops

Several different camcorders/and cameras and miscelaneous gear

I think I'm getting addicted  >:D

:o
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on March 27, 2013, 12:32:54 AM
How have you been ts? Haven't seen ya in a couple months, joes getting his surgery finally, should be out with me next show.
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on March 29, 2013, 11:48:33 AM
Heres some more from this past weekend if anyone wants a listen

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=161547.0
Title: Re: thinking of getting the telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on April 03, 2013, 04:33:30 PM
They're shipping out today  ;D I can't wait to play with these mics
Title: *Got a* telefunken ELA M 260 field kit
Post by: vegeta_ban on April 09, 2013, 12:33:53 AM
Got them and taped my first show with them, in a crappy little bar. I used the hypercardioid caps and it sounded pretty good. Got to edit it. One dumb thing is I didn't charge the 722 batteries because I had to drag my sister to the hospital the day before and was up way past my bedtime (I work third shift), missed about 10 to 20 seconds of music.

The main thing it was a test to see I like em, and boy do I.