Telefunken M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone, Blue Body with Black Nickel Grille

You'll find the M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone, with its striking blue body and black nickel grille, to be a standout in the crowded world of dynamic microphones. This dynamic microphone, a product of Telefunken Elektroakustik, was designed to not only complement the M80, the brand's first dynamic offering but also to carve its own niche.

Introduced in 2008, the M80 quickly became a favorite in both live and studio environments, thanks to its clear and detailed top end, articulate mid-range, and minimal proximity effect. It became a go-to choice for vocal and snare drum applications, earning it the title of the most popular microphone in the Telefunken product line.

The M81 carries forward many of the M80's strengths, including the minimal proximity effect, superior feedback rejection, and articulate mid-range. However, the M81 distinguishes itself with a slightly pulled back top end, resulting in a flatter overall frequency response. This unique combination gives the M81 a wealth of body and clarity, making it an excellent tool for controlling brighter vocals and guitar tones, enhancing percussion, horns, and thinner sounding sources.

The M81's tailored frequency response makes it exceptional for recording electric guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, and brass instruments. Its wide range of applications and rugged reliability make it the go-to microphone for the new generation of audio professionals.

The M81's construction mirrors the flint gray body tube and tri-chrome head grill styling of the R-F-T AR-51, making it instantly recognizable. The M81's overall response was carefully tuned to complement the AR-51 when recording electric guitars.

In essence, the Telefunken M81 is a "Universal Dynamic Microphone", designed to be used on virtually any and every sound source. Each M81 microphone ships with a leather zipper bag and an M 780 mic clip, ensuring you have everything you need to start recording right away.