Peluso ELAM 251 Tube Mic, US$950

This is a telefunken 251 clone tube mic designed and made by
John Peluso,

http://www.pelusomicrophonelab.com/PelusoMikes.html

This is brand new, still under the manufacturer's 3 year warranty. I bought a
number of mics from them and then the tax bill came, need I say more? This mic
that has been much talked about recently on the recording discussion boards.
Anyway it's a wonderful and very classy tube mic made by someone who has
repaired, designed, and built mics for 26 years. No cheap chinese clone but a
very detailed and rich sounding mic. It comes with it's own power supply and
shock mount. Currently even if you wanted to buy one direct, you'd have to wait
a while since they are back ordered.

From the website:

22 251 Vacuum Tube Microphone

This microphone is styled after the vintage "ELAM 251". It has the additional
feature of 9 polar patterns, controlled from the power supply. It captures the
nuances of the original "251" sound. The microphone comes as a complete system,
with Microphone, Power Supply, 7 Conductor Cable, and Shock Mount. Hand built
in the USA.


Henry