This matched pair of Telefunken EL34-TK Black Diamond Vacuum Tubes Matched Pairis ideal for use in guitar amplifiers and hi-fi equipment in homes, studios, and live stage applications. For personal enjoyment or commercial recording, they grant a focused low-frequency response and smooth midrange frequencies. Supporting higher plate voltages than a 6L6 and higher grid voltages than a traditional EL34, these high-output pentode tubes deliver a characteristic "British" tone.

Pentode Output Tubes    Ideal for Guitar Amps & Hi-Fi Gear    High Output    Smooth Midrange & Tight Bass    Enhanced Grid Voltage Handling    Characteristic "British" Tone

Designed to handle a slightly higher grid voltage than a traditional EL34

Great for guitar amplifiers and hi-fi equipment

Smaller in diameter and taller than a 6L6, and capable of a higher plate voltage

Commonly used in pairs in a Class-AB1 push-pull configuration

Each tube is meticulously measured for all critical parameters of performance including transconductance, gain, noise, and microphonics

Tubes are selected by hand, rigorously tested, subjected to an extended burn-in period for stability, and re-measured before final packing

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do these have balanced matched triodes?

A: Yes they do. They are a matched pair of Telefunken E88CC-TK/6922 Black Diamond Series Vacuum Tubes.

Q: 2. Is this a low noise mic pre amp tube ?

A: Yes. The Telefunken ECC83-TK black diamond series preamp tube offers cleaner headroom than the typical 12AX7.

Q: 3. Is this suitable for stereo Audio/Video recording in an X/Y arrangement?

A: Yes. This is a matched stereo pair.

Q: 4. Can I plug this into a 3.5mm mini input on my DSLR and camcorder with a Kopul LMT-100 adapter on the end?. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/885062-REG/kopul_lmt_100_lo_to_hi_impedance.html

A: This mic can not be directly plugged into the 3.5mm input of a camera since they require 48v to operate. If you did want to connect this to a camera, you would a mixer with an xlr input and phantom power such as this BH #SASRPAX1.

Q: 5. Is it possible to recieve 4 of these tubes all matched?

A: I am sorry. We cannot promise any tube matching.

Q: 6. would this be a good replacement for the tube inside my akg perception 820 mic?

A: Yes that would be the correct tube for your AKG perception 820. The Telefunken E88CC is the same as a 12AX7 which is the tube recommended by AKG for that mic.

Q: 7. This is a 2 microphone package (stereo pair) for $159? or just one mic for that price?

A: Yes, this package comes with two mics (stereo pair) plus the shock mounts for both, along with a carrying case.

Q: 8. Would the tube work in a Rode NTK? And is this tube manufactured in Germany?

A: This twin- triode tube is made in the Slovak Republic, and is also known as the 6922, which can be used as replacement valve for the Rode NTK microphone.

Q: 9. Who makes?

A: This is a genuine Telefunken product.

Q: 10. Is this Telefunken E88CC the same as a 12AX7A tube?

A: No, the pin configuration is different.