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What makes the M81 microphone ideal for both live performances and studio recordings?

The M81 microphone features a supercardioid polar pattern that picks up sound from the front while minimizing feedback from the sides and rear. This, along with its tailored frequency response and clear, detailed sound, makes it ideal for both live performances and studio recordings.

What kind of sound sources is the M81 microphone best suited for?

The M81 microphone is versatile and performs exceptionally well on a range of sound sources. It's particularly effective on vocals, guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, and brass instruments.

What accessories are included with the M81 microphone?

Each M81 microphone ships with a leather zipper bag for protection and an M 780 mic clip for secure mounting during use.

What is the design and construction of the M81 microphone like?

The M81 microphone boasts a stylish design with a distinctive purple body and gold grille. It's constructed with durability and rugged reliability in mind, making it a workhorse for audio professionals.

What is the 'minimal proximity effect' mentioned in the description of the M81 microphone?

The 'minimal proximity effect' refers to the M81 microphone's ability to maintain consistent sound quality and volume, regardless of how close or far the sound source is from the microphone. This is a desirable quality as it allows for greater flexibility in microphone placement.

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Telefunken M81 Specifications

  • Microphone Type

    Dynamic Moving Coil

  • Capsule

    25mm (0.98")

  • Sound Field

    Mono

  • Operating Principle

    Pressure Gradient

  • Tube

    No

  • Transformer

    Custom Wound Telefunken T80

  • Polar Pattern

    Supercardioid

  • Frequency Range

    50 Hz - 18 kHz

  • Sensitivity

    1.54 mV/Pa

  • Output Impedance

    325Ohms

  • Maximum SPL (for 1% THD)

    135dB

  • Pad

    No

  • Low-Cut Filter

    No

  • Output Connectors

    1x 3-Pin XLR

  • Dimensions (LxDia.)

    184 x 48mm (7.24 x 1.89")

  • Weight

    387g (13.65 oz)

  • UPC Code

    810047031239

0 Accessories for Telefunken M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone, Purple Body with Gold Grille

About Telefunken M81

If you're seeking a professional-grade dynamic microphone that stands out in a crowded market, look no further than the M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone. This high-quality microphone, with its stylish purple body and gold grille, is a product of Telefunken Elektroakustik's innovative engineering.

Introduced as a complement to the popular M80, the M81 has carved its own niche, becoming a favorite for both live performances and studio recordings. It's renowned for its clear and detailed top end, articulate mid-range, and minimal proximity effect, making it a preferred choice for vocal and snare drum applications.

The M81's sonic characteristics build on the strengths of the M80, maintaining the minimal proximity effect and superior feedback rejection. However, the M81 offers a slightly pulled back top end, resulting in a flatter overall frequency response. This unique combination gives the microphone a wealth of body and clarity, making it an excellent tool for controlling brighter vocals and guitar tones, and for enhancing percussion, horns, and thinner sounding sources.

The M81's circuit design is tailored for exceptional performance on electric guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, and brass instruments. Its versatility and rugged reliability make it a go-to microphone for a new generation of audio professionals.

Finished in a distinctive flint gray body tube and tri-chrome head grill, the M81 is easily identifiable. Its design was carefully tuned to complement the AR-51 when recording electric guitars, demonstrating Telefunken's attention to detail and commitment to quality.

The M81 truly lives up to its name as a "Universal Dynamic Microphone". Each M81 microphone ships with a leather zipper bag and an M 780 mic clip, ready to be used on anything and everything, making it a versatile addition to any audio equipment collection.

Telefunken M81 Features

  • Professional-grade dynamic microphone ideal for live performances and studio recordings
  • Features a supercardioid polar pattern for superior sound pickup and feedback rejection
  • Tailored frequency response for exceptional performance on vocals, guitars, percussion, and brass instruments
  • Stylish design with a distinctive purple body and gold grille
  • Durable construction and rugged reliability, making it a workhorse for audio professionals
  • Comes with a leather zipper bag and M 780 mic clip for added convenience and versatility

Key Features

  • Professional-grade dynamic microphone ideal for live performances and studio recordings
  • Features a supercardioid polar pattern for superior sound pickup and feedback rejection
  • Stylish design with a distinctive purple body and gold grille
  • Durable construction and rugged reliability, making it a workhorse for audio professionals
  • Comes with a leather zipper bag and M 780 mic clip for added convenience and versatility

What's in the box:

  • Telefunken M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone
  • Leather Zipper Bag
  • M 780 Mic Clip
  • Telefunken 90 Day Limited Warranty for Capsule (Extension to 1 Year with Registration)
  • Telefunken 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty for Amplifier (Extension to 4 Year with Registration)