Telefunken TF11

Telefunken TF11

C12 sound inspired FET Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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.

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.

• 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

Accessories
Every TF11 FET microphone system comes with a MC11 Microphone Case, M 703 Shock Mount, M 782 Stand Mount, and Microphone Sleeve.

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