Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Mic with Cardioid Polar Pattern based on C12 capsule
TF11
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.
Circuit Design
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.
Accessories
Every TF11 FET microphone system comes with a MC11 Microphone Case, M 703 Shock Mount, M 782 Stand Mount, and Microphone Sleeve.
Key Features:
- 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:
- Vocals: Pop, Rock
- Live Sound: Drums, Piano, Acoustic Instruments
- Drums: Overheads
- Acoustic Guitar
- Cello, Upright
Specification:
- 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
- Transformer: OEP/Carnhill T218
- Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
- THD at 1kHz, 1 Pa (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
- Included Accessories: Shock Mount, Stand Mount, Mic Sleeve, Mic Case
- Shockmount: M 703, M 782
- Case: MC11
- Box/Bag: MS01