VIOLIN · PHONOGRAPH PRODUCTIONS
A 1682 Giovanni Grancino violin through the NUDE 251
Producer and recording engineer Andy Scott shares the session workflow with violinist Madeleine Easton.
NUDE 251 Clone
Luscious tube tone. A BIG vocal microphone that keeps demanding to be in-the-mix.
The NUDE 251 pairs a 34 mm edge-terminated dual-diaphragm capsule with a custom 6072A tube, transformer-isolated output and remote pattern control from omni through cardioid to figure-8.
NUDE 251 Clone
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OUR 251-STYLE TUBE MICROPHONE
Luscious. Open. Deeply Musical.
The 251 sound became legend as it could effortlessly elevate a vocal: big and warm through the body, open through the top end, and alive with a visceral detail.
The NUDE 251 is our homage to this philosophy and the sound that underpinned it. It is not presented as an original vintage microphone or a part-for-part replica. We believe we’ve struck the right balance of high-quality parts, attention to engineering excellence and mirroring of the original microphone’s sonic fingerprint: a rich low end, detailed midrange and smooth, airy highs that remain always musical.
An edge-terminated 34 mm dual-diaphragm capsule feeds a custom military-grade Russian 6072A dual-triode tube and dual-bobbin, transformer-isolated output. The dedicated power supply gives you nine stepped polar-pattern positions from omni through cardioid to figure-8.
That range lets the microphone move beyond lead vocals: bring more room into an ensemble, manage spill around an acoustic instrument, use figure-8 for rejection or stereo work, and capture loud sources with published headroom above 130 dB SPL.
A warm, natural and lusciously musical tube voice - built for the performances that compel listening.
WE LOVE LISTENING
Headphones On — Hear the NUDE 251
Listen to the NUDE 251 on voice, violin and inside a full studio review. Hear the low-end weight, the open top and the way it keeps fine detail musical.
OWNER PERFORMANCE
Hear the NUDE 251 in a complete owner performance
Nik Solomou Music shares the NUDE 251 at work in a finished musical setting.
IN-DEPTH OWNER REVIEW
A complete NUDE 251 studio review
Matt Davis of Mad Matt Sound Studios takes a practical look at the microphone and its sound.
RECORDING APPLICATIONS
Perfect For
The NUDE 251 may be a first-call vocal microphone, but nine polar patterns, extended response and generous headroom make it a far broader studio tool.
Lead vocals
Full low-end support, a detailed midrange and smooth air that can make a strong performance feel finished sooner.
Hear the vocal
Voice-over + spoken word
Warm, natural weight with tangible depth and enough top-end openness to keep speech clear and intimate.
Strings + bowed instruments
Captures bow detail, body and the character of the room without turning upper harmonics hard or brittle.
Hear the violin
Acoustic guitar
A rich, dimensional picture of the instrument, with pattern control to balance direct sound, proximity and room.
Guitar amplifiers
Published headroom above 130 dB SPL makes close placement practical when you want weight, detail and a little tube character.
Drum rooms + overheads
Use cardioid for focus, omni for openness or figure-8 for controlled side rejection and a more deliberate room picture.
Piano + keyboards
Extended lows, open highs and variable pickup patterns help shape both the instrument and the space around it.
Rooms, ensembles + stereo
Nine patterns make one microphone useful for room capture, rejection control and figure-8 stereo techniques with a suitable second mic.
Hear the reviewTHE NUMBERS
A Complete Nine-Pattern Tube Microphone System
Four specifications that explain the NUDE 251’s voice and versatility, followed by the full published technical details.
Edge-terminated capsule
A dual-diaphragm, 6 micron Mylar capsule designed for a rich body and open upper range.
Stepped polar patterns
Remote control on the PSU from omni through cardioid to figure-8, with useful intermediate positions.
Dual-triode tube
A custom military-grade Russian tube at the heart of the microphone’s warm, dimensional voice.
Published frequency range
17 Hz–22 kHz ±3 dB, combining deep low-frequency extension with an open top end.
GO DEEPER
Specifications & Frequency Response
View the full technical specifications
- Polar pattern
- Nine stepped positions on PSU: omni through cardioid to figure-8
- Capsule
- Edge-terminated 34 mm dual diaphragm; 6 micron Mylar
- Tube
- Custom military-grade Russian 6072A dual triode
- Frequency response
- 17 Hz–22 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity
- -32 dBu ref. 1 V/Pa
- Output impedance
- 200 Ω at 1 kHz nominal; transformer-isolated
- Maximum SPL
- >130 dB at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz
- Equivalent noise level
- <15 dBA
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- 85 dB ref. 1 Pa
- Connection
- Proprietary 7-pin XLR to PSU; balanced 3-pin XLR audio output from PSU
- Power
- Dedicated external power supply; phantom power not required
View the frequency response chart
Published frequency response: 17 Hz–22 kHz ±3 dB.
EVERYTHING IN THE BOX
Ready for the First Session
NUDE 251 microphone, dedicated nine-pattern power supply, blond-wood microphone case, 10 m 7-pin XLR cable, metal suspension mount, IEC lead and protective aluminium flight case.
NUDE 251 microphone
The nine-pattern 6072A tube condenser at the centre of the system.
Complete protective case system
A blond-wood microphone case inside the foam-cut aluminium flight case, with the 10 m 7-pin XLR cable, metal suspension mount and IEC lead.
Dedicated nine-pattern power supply
Powers the tube microphone, selects the polar pattern and provides the balanced 3-pin XLR audio output.
FROM NUDE OWNERS
A 251-Style Tube Voice Already at Work in Real Studios
Direct perspectives from engineers, producers, musicians and owners using the NUDE 251 on vocals, instruments and complete sessions.
I’ve said it before but my Nude 251 is one of the best mics I’ve had the pleasure of using!
In the blind testing the Nude 251 took the cake for my vocals… I’m very happy with the incredible low end response and smooth high end.
The microphone really has exceeded my expectations—warm, yet detailed and very low noise… really a first class product.
They do sound great—open and airy with a silky top.
The 251 clone offers a warm, rich tonal character that beautifully captures vocals and instruments, making it a versatile tool in any recording studio.
The 251 is beautiful. It’s like gently dipping vocals in aural honey.
GOOD TO KNOW
NUDE 251 FAQs
The practical questions that come up before the first session.
Does the NUDE 251 need phantom power?
No. The NUDE 251 is powered by its dedicated external power supply. Phantom power is not required.
Where do I change the polar pattern?
The supplied power supply provides nine stepped pattern positions, moving from omni through cardioid to figure-8.
Is the NUDE 251 a part-for-part copy of an original ELA M 251?
No. It is a NUDE microphone inspired by the broad sonic fingerprint associated with the classic 251 idea: a warm, rich body, detailed midrange and smooth, open highs. It is not presented as an original vintage microphone or a part-for-part replica.
What sources suit the NUDE 251?
Vocals and spoken word are natural first choices. Its extended response, variable patterns and published headroom also make it useful on acoustic guitar, piano, strings, brass, amplifiers, drum overheads, rooms and ensembles.
Can I use it on loud sources?
Yes. The published maximum SPL is greater than 130 dB at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz, making careful close work on loud amplifiers and other high-level sources practical.
How does the NUDE 251 differ from the NUDE C12?
Both are variable-pattern tube condensers, but they use different capsules, tubes, output specifications and voicing. Choose the 251 when you want its rich, smooth, vocal-forward character; choose the C12 when its particular open high-frequency character and alternate tube architecture better fit the session.
How can I identify the front of the microphone?
Set the power supply to cardioid and use the side that sounds clearest, fullest and most direct. As with any microphone placement, trust your ears and rotate the microphone if the source benefits from a different angle.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Put a Luscious BIG Tube Voice at the Front of Your Mic Locker
Nine polar patterns, a 6072A tube and the warm, open character that makes the NUDE 251 a vocal favourite - and a studio tool well beyond vocals.
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