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

Over the years, Telefunken has built a reputation for creating top-tier audio equipment, and the M81 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Universal Dynamic Vocal Microphone is no exception. This professional-grade microphone is not just an addition to Telefunken's dynamic microphone range, but a standout product in a market saturated with options.

Introduced as a complement to the popular M80, the M81 has quickly carved out its own niche in both live and studio environments. It's loved for its clear, detailed top end, articulate mid-range, and minimal proximity effect, making it a go-to choice for vocal and snare drum applications. It's no surprise that it's one of the most sought-after microphones in the Telefunken product line.

The M81 carries forward many of the strengths of the M80, including superior feedback rejection and an articulate mid-range. However, it distinguishes itself with a slightly pulled back 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 taming brighter vocals and guitar tones, fattening up 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 versatility and rugged reliability make it a workhorse microphone for the new generation of audio professionals.

The M81 sports a distinctive look with its turquoise body and black nickel grille, mirroring the flint gray body tube and tri-chrome head grill styling of the R-F-T AR-51. It was designed with the AR-51 in mind, and great care was taken to tune the M81's overall response to be complementary when recording electric guitars.

In essence, the Telefunken M81 is a "Universal Dynamic Microphone," designed to be used on anything and everything. Each M81 microphone ships with a leather zipper bag and an M 780 mic clip, making it a complete package for any audio professional. Whether you're a singer, a speaker, or a sound engineer, the M81 is a reliable, high-quality, and versatile tool that will elevate your audio experience.