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Telefunken M60 FET
Photo: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, from its manual, p. 4.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik

Telefunken M60 FET

Small-diaphragm FET condenser (pencil), transformer output, with interchangeable thread-on capsules: TK60 cardioid, TK61 omni, TK62 hypercardioid

Power Phantom +48 V.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Switchable, 3CardioidOmniHypercardioid
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
5 dB(A)
vs 104 end-address condensers

Quieter than 100% of 104 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 97%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 97%
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
vs 110 end-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 38% of 110 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 40%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 36%
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz
Released
2014

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the graph tk60.

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All specs

From the manual
CapsuleTK6x thread-on capsules: 15 mm diameter, 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane, edge-terminated"TK6x Series interchangeable capsules feature a 15 mm diameter, 6-micron gold-sputtered membrane"; "held to a strict ± 1 dB sensitivity tolerance". "Edge Terminated": product page.p. 2
Sensitivity−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa)also −41.3 dBV/Pa, 2026 catalog (8.6 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: From 10 mV/Pa: 20·log10(0.01).
Self-noise5 dB(A)amplifier. "Self-Noise 5 dBA"; the product page and catalog say "Self Noise (Amplifier)", the catalog "≤ 5 dBA".
Max SPL135 dB SPLstated as "> 135 dB"; 1% THD; also 130 dB SPL, "> 130 dB", 2026 catalog. "Maximum SPL > 135 dB"; "for 1% THD" from the product page.
Signal-to-noise ratio89 dBA-weighted. "S/N Ratio 89 dBA"; the catalog "> 89 dBA".
Output impedance120 ohm
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz±3 dB
Poweringphantom +48 V"+48V Phantom Power". Allow 15 seconds to power up (p. 4).
ConnectorXLR-3 male"Plug the included SGMC-5R 3-pin XLR cable into the microphone" (p. 4).p. 4
Weight110 gp. 2
Dimensions140 × 20 mm"140 mm x 20 mm"; the product page: "140 mm L x 20 mm Dia" (length x diameter).
Supplied accessoriesM 761 shock mount; SGMC-5R XLR cable (right-angle); ZC61 zipper case; WS20 windscreen"M60 System Configurations" table (p. 4), for the single-capsule systems; the stereo sets come with a ZC62 dual case.p. 4
AmplifierTrue class-A discrete FET circuit with an American-made transformer (TELEFUNKEN T61CT)p. 2
THD at 1 kHz, 1 Pa< 0.01% (amplifier)
TK60 cardioidTELEFUNKENFlat from 150 Hz to 7 kHz with a presence peak at 8 kHz; drum overheads, acoustic guitar, other acoustic instruments
TK61 omniTELEFUNKENFlat from 20 Hz to 5 kHz with a presence peak at 8 kHz; SD40 diffuse-field spheres make the upper mids more directional
TK62 hypercardioidTELEFUNKENFlat from 150 Hz to 3 kHz with a dip at 6 kHz and a presence peak at 8 kHz; cymbals, percussion, live stereo pairs
SystemsM60 (TK60), M61 (TK61), M62 (TK62); Master (all three capsules); Stereo (two TK60s)p. 4
From the Recording Hacks page
Released2014
From the product page
Recommended applicationsTELEFUNKENAcoustic guitar, drums, percussion, live sound

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