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

A high-quality, professional-grade addition to the Telefunken product line, the M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone is a versatile and reliable choice for live performances and studio recordings. This dynamic microphone, featuring a striking purple body with a black nickel grille, is designed to complement the M80, Telefunken Elektroakustik's first dynamic offering, while also distinguishing itself in a market saturated with dynamic microphone options.

Introduced in 2008, the M80 quickly gained popularity in both live and studio environments due to its clear and detailed top end, articulate mid-range, and minimal proximity effect. The M81 carries forward these strengths, offering superior feedback rejection and articulate mid-range. However, the M81 subtly pulls back on the top end, resulting in a flatter overall frequency response. This unique sonic characteristic gives the M81 a wealth of body and clarity, making it an excellent tool for balancing brighter vocals and guitar tones, as well as 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 durable construction and wide range of uses make it a workhorse microphone for the new generation of performers and recording artists.

Finished in the same flint gray body tube and tri-chrome head grill styling as the R-F-T AR-51, the M81 is easily identifiable. It was designed with the AR-51 in mind, with great care taken to tune the M81's overall response to be complimentary to the AR-51 when recording electric guitars.

The M81 truly lives up to its title as a "Universal Dynamic Microphone", designed to be used on virtually anything and everything. Each M81 Universal Dynamic microphone ships with a leather zipper bag and M 780 mic clip, adding to its professional appeal and practicality. This dynamic vocal microphone is a testament to Telefunken's commitment to delivering high-quality, professional audio equipment.