Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
With Universal Audio and Heiserman Audio recently debuting ELA M 251 reproductions, Vintage King knew what we had to do. Watch our mega shootout featuring eight 251-style microphones, including these newcomers and time-tested favorites from Telefunken Elektroakustik, FLEA Microphones, Upton, and more.
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Learn more about the microphones in this shootout here: bit.ly/VK251Shootout
Looking to purchase a ELA M 251-style microphone? Contact Vintage King by phone at 248.209.5083 or visit vintageking.com.
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Performances by Parker Guthrie (Vocals), Frankie Orella (Vocals), Jordan McGee (Drums), and Kevin Schuck (Acoustic Guitar / Electric Guitar). Engineered and hosted by Anthony Vaticalos.
Time Stamps:
ELA-M 251 & Shootout Information: 0:00 - 1:52
Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Female Vocals: 1:53 - 2:36
Heiserman Audio H251 | Female Vocals: 2:37 - 3:18
Upton Microphones 251 | Female Vocals: 3:19 - 4:03
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Female Vocals: 4:04 - 4:47
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Female Vocals: 4:48 - 5:30
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Female Vocals: 5:31 - 6:12
Warm Audio WA-251 | Female Vocals: 6:13 - 6:56
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Female Vocals: 6:57 - 7:39
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Male Vocals: 7:40 - 8:10
Heiserman Audio H251 | Male Vocals: 8:11 - 8:42
Upton Microphones 251 | Male Vocals: 8:43 - 9:13
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Male Vocals: 9:14 - 9:44
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Male Vocals: 9:45 - 10:16
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Male Vocals: 10:17 - 10:48
Warm Audio WA-251 | Male Vocals: 10:49 - 11:19
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Male Vocals: 11:20 - 11:51
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Acoustic Guitar: 11:52 - 12:14
Heiserman Audio H251 | Acoustic Guitar: 12:15 - 12:37
Upton Microphones 251 | Acoustic Guitar: 12:38 - 13:01
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Acoustic Guitar: 13:02 - 13:24
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Acoustic Guitar: 13:25 - 13:48
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Acoustic Guitar: 13:49 - 14:11
Warm Audio WA-251 | Acoustic Guitar: 14:12 - 14:34
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Acoustic Guitar: 14:35 - 14:59
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Electric Guitar: 15:00 - 15:31
Heiserman Audio H251 | Electric Guitar: 15:32 - 16:04
Upton Microphones 251 | Electric Guitar: 16:05 - 16:35
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Electric Guitar: 16:36 - 17:07
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Electric Guitar: 17:08 - 17:39
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Electric Guitar: 17:40 - 18:12
Warm Audio WA-251 | Electric Guitar: 18:13 - 18:44
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Electric Guitar: 18:45 - 19:20
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Drum Overheads: 19:21 - 19:35
Heiserman Audio H251 | Drum Overheads: 19:36 - 19:48
Upton Microphones 251 | Drum Overheads: 19:49 - 20:02
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Drum Overheads: 20:03 - 20:15
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Drum Overheads: 20:16 - 20:29
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Drum Overheads: 20:30 - 20:42
Warm Audio WA-251 | Drum Overheads: 20:43 - 20:56
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Drum Overheads: 20:57 - 21:14
Final Thoughts: 21:15 - 21:52
Signal Chain For All Sources: Microphone - API 3124V - Universal Audio Apollo X16
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VK Shootout: ELA M 251-Style Microphones
youtu.be/hKhwzDUFfBk
With Universal Audio and Heiserman Audio recently debuting ELA M 251 reproductions, Vintage King knew what we had to do. Watch our mega shootout featuring eight 251-style microphones, including these newcomers and time-tested favorites from Telefunken Elektroakustik, FLEA Microphones, Upton, and more.
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Learn more about the microphones in this shootout here: bit.ly/VK251Shootout
Looking to purchase a ELA M 251-style microphone? Contact Vintage King by phone at 248.209.5083 or visit vintageking.com.
#elam251 #telefunken #akg #heisermanaudio #uaudio #fleamicrophones #warmaudio #upton #goldenage #studiomicrophones #microphones #microphoneshootout #micshootout #gearshootout #shootout #recording #mixing #mastering #demo #proaudio #vintageking
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Performances by Parker Guthrie (Vocals), Frankie Orella (Vocals), Jordan McGee (Drums), and Kevin Schuck (Acoustic Guitar / Electric Guitar). Engineered and hosted by Anthony Vaticalos.
Time Stamps:
ELA-M 251 & Shootout Information: 0:00 - 1:52
Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Female Vocals: 1:53 - 2:36
Heiserman Audio H251 | Female Vocals: 2:37 - 3:18
Upton Microphones 251 | Female Vocals: 3:19 - 4:03
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Female Vocals: 4:04 - 4:47
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Female Vocals: 4:48 - 5:30
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Female Vocals: 5:31 - 6:12
Warm Audio WA-251 | Female Vocals: 6:13 - 6:56
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Female Vocals: 6:57 - 7:39
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Male Vocals: 7:40 - 8:10
Heiserman Audio H251 | Male Vocals: 8:11 - 8:42
Upton Microphones 251 | Male Vocals: 8:43 - 9:13
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Male Vocals: 9:14 - 9:44
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Male Vocals: 9:45 - 10:16
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Male Vocals: 10:17 - 10:48
Warm Audio WA-251 | Male Vocals: 10:49 - 11:19
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Male Vocals: 11:20 - 11:51
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Acoustic Guitar: 11:52 - 12:14
Heiserman Audio H251 | Acoustic Guitar: 12:15 - 12:37
Upton Microphones 251 | Acoustic Guitar: 12:38 - 13:01
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Acoustic Guitar: 13:02 - 13:24
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Acoustic Guitar: 13:25 - 13:48
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Acoustic Guitar: 13:49 - 14:11
Warm Audio WA-251 | Acoustic Guitar: 14:12 - 14:34
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Acoustic Guitar: 14:35 - 14:59
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Electric Guitar: 15:00 - 15:31
Heiserman Audio H251 | Electric Guitar: 15:32 - 16:04
Upton Microphones 251 | Electric Guitar: 16:05 - 16:35
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Electric Guitar: 16:36 - 17:07
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Electric Guitar: 17:08 - 17:39
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Electric Guitar: 17:40 - 18:12
Warm Audio WA-251 | Electric Guitar: 18:13 - 18:44
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Electric Guitar: 18:45 - 19:20
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Telefunken ELA-M 251E (Current) | Drum Overheads: 19:21 - 19:35
Heiserman Audio H251 | Drum Overheads: 19:36 - 19:48
Upton Microphones 251 | Drum Overheads: 19:49 - 20:02
FLEA Microphones ELA M 251 | Drum Overheads: 20:03 - 20:15
Telefunken ELA M 251 (2000s) | Drum Overheads: 20:16 - 20:29
Universal Audio Bock 251 | Drum Overheads: 20:30 - 20:42
Warm Audio WA-251 | Drum Overheads: 20:43 - 20:56
Golden Age GA-251 MKII | Drum Overheads: 20:57 - 21:14
Final Thoughts: 21:15 - 21:52
Signal Chain For All Sources: Microphone - API 3124V - Universal Audio Apollo X16
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About Vintage King:
For 30 years, Vintage King has done things differently. We've never played follow the leader or settled for just "good enough." With a relentless drive to provide the best experience, products, knowledge, and service, our first concern is always for you and your gear needs. From your first quality microphone to the console you dream about owning and everything in between, Vintage King is about creating quality sound. We're here for you - No matter where your audio travels take you.
VK Shootout: ELA M 251-Style Microphones
youtu.be/hKhwzDUFfBk
