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The M81 microphone stands out due to its high-quality construction, superior feedback rejection, and minimal proximity effect. It also features a unique flatter frequency response, making it ideal for controlling brighter vocals and guitar tones.
The M81 microphone is versatile and can be used in a variety of settings. It is especially good for electric guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, and brass instruments. It's also great for taming brighter vocals in both live and studio environments.
The M81 microphone comes with a stylish leather zipper bag for storage and transport, as well as an M 780 mic clip for easy setup.
Yes, the M81 microphone is a professional-grade device. Its superior audio clarity, feedback rejection, and durable construction make it a reliable choice for professionals in live and studio environments.
The M81 microphone features a flint gray body tube and a tri-chrome head grill, reminiscent of the R-F-T AR-51. It also has a premium cherry wood body and a gold grille, giving it a distinctive and professional appearance.
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Dynamic Moving Coil
25mm (0.98")
Mono
Pressure Gradient
No
Custom Wound Telefunken T80
Supercardioid
50 Hz - 18 kHz
1.54 mV/Pa
325Ohms
135dB
No
No
1x 3-Pin XLR
184 x 48mm (7.24 x 1.89")
387g (13.65 oz)
810047031079
A high-quality, professional-grade microphone, the M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone stands out in the crowded market of dynamic microphones. This exceptional microphone, with its cherry wood body and gold grille, is a testament to Telefunken Elektroakustik's commitment to superior audio equipment.
Building on the success of the M80, the M81 retains the same minimal proximity effect, superior feedback rejection, and articulate mid-range, making it a favorite among professionals in both live and studio environments. The M81, however, offers a slightly pulled back top end, resulting in a flatter overall frequency response. This unique combination provides a microphone with an abundance of body and clarity, making it an ideal tool for controlling brighter vocals and guitar tones, and for enhancing percussion, horns, and thinner sounding sources.
The M81's tailored frequency response shines when used with electric guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, and brass instruments. Its versatility and rugged reliability make it a go-to microphone for the new generation of musicians and audio professionals.
The M81's construction is as impressive as its performance. Its flint gray body tube and tri-chrome head grill styling are reminiscent of the R-F-T AR-51, making it easily identifiable. The M81 was designed with the AR-51 in mind, with great care taken to tune its overall response to be complimentary when recording electric guitars.
The M81 truly lives up to its name as a "Universal Dynamic Microphone". It is designed to be used on virtually any audio source, making it a versatile addition to any audio equipment collection. Each M81 Universal Dynamic microphone ships with a stylish leather zipper bag and an M 780 mic clip, ensuring it's ready for any performance or recording session.