The 241 will give you 99% of the sound of David Bock's 251 in cardioid, with the welcome addition of the "BRITE/NORM" switch -- very handy for getting vocals or stringed instruments to "sit" on top of a dense mix without being overly strident, a characteristic of the absolute best vintage ELAM251's.
Brite/ Normal switch for amazing versatility
Works well for all vocal or instrumental use
Tuned to work in a variety of studio situations
Transformer balanced output
Handpicked, individually tested capsule
Select New Old Stock EF814k tube is readily available
Low noise, low distortion
Specifications:
Patterns: Cardioid
Frequency Range: 30Hz to 18kHz, +/-2dB
Sensitivity: 19mv/Pa (-34dBm=94dB SPL)
Equivalent Noise: 18dB (A weighted) 32dB (unweighted)
Distortion vs.SPL @1kHz:
112dB = 0.5% THD
118dB = 1% THD
129dB = 2% THD
(increasing distortion is non-exponential, nearly linear, and primarily 2nd harmonic)
Impedance: 200 Ohms true transformer balanced
Recommended load: 1.2k Ohms
Dynamic range (maxSPL-"A"noise): 94dB
S/N (94dB-noise): 76dB A, 62dB unweighted
Capsule size: 1 diameter, dual asymmetrical backplate CK12 type
Tube type: New Old Stock EF814k
Dimensions: 2.04 dia x 8 oal (52x216mm)
Weight: 1lb 9.6oz (1.58lbs) =694g
Shipping weight: 12 lbs
Power Supply: P251 true linear, factory wired 115v or 230v operation
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