Flea M 251 Tube Microphone #236

Flea M 251 is a stunning replica of the famous ELA M 251. Every aspect of this microphone has been refined, even improving upon the original in certain areas.

Key Innovations:

Gold-Plated Components: All crucial connecting parts, pins, and terminals are gold-plated for enhanced conductivity and reliability.

Advanced Wiring: Following Andreas Grosser’s latest design improvements, the microphone boasts reduced noise, enhancing its already exceptional sound quality.

It comes equipped with:

Capsules – FLEA CK12 Capsule: An identical clone of the CK12 capsule – for the most demanding sound reproduction.

Transformer – T14/1 Transformer Clone: An identical replica of the original, ensuring the microphone retains the iconic sound of its predecessor.

Tubes – Standard: 6072A Tube, carefully chosen for its contribution to the microphone’s tonal character.

Polar Patterns – Versatile with cardioid, figure-eight and omnidirectional options, accommodating a diverse range of recording scenarios.

The FLEA M 251 isn’t just a microphone, it’s a masterpiece that encapsulates the spirit of its legendary ancestor. Experience the unparalleled clarity and warmth that this microphone brings to every recording.

This exquisite microphone comes in a full set, including a flight case, a wooden box for safe storage, a power supply unit, a high-quality cable, and a yokemount for optimal positioning.

This unit is less than one year old with over 4 years of warranty left as of October 2025.

Serial no: #236

PSU is switchable between 115V and 230V, currently set to work on 230V. EU power cord included.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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