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M81

The M81’s flat frequency response and exceptional midrange clarity make it a go to for brass, toms, and guitar amps on the stage and in the studio.

$249.00$379.00

M81

The M81’s flat frequency response and exceptional midrange clarity make it a go to for brass, toms, and guitar amps on the stage and in the studio.

$249.00$379.00

M81

The M81 is a proven choice for countless sound sources both in the studio and on the stage. It possesses the same condenser-like response, minimal proximity effect, and superior feedback rejection one expects from a TELEFUNKEN Dynamic Series microphone. A smooth frequency response, clarity, and wealth of body make the M81 an ideal tool for taming brighter vocals, guitar tones, and fattening up toms, horns, or other thinner sounding sources. Built around a low-mass diaphragm designed to reduce proximity effect, and a custom-wound impedance matching transformer, the M81 features intelligent design and American-assembled construction, making it is an excellent first choice dynamic for most situations.

The M81 is available in a variety of colors and finishes through our Custom Shop, and in Low-Profile (M81-SH) and Wireless (M81-WH) packages.

Features

  • Detailed, condenser-like performance in a rugged dynamic design 
  • Smooth frequency response with a clear, defined midrange 
  • Supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent off-axis rejection 
  • Available in multiple colors and finishes through the Custom Shop 
  • Designed and hand assembled in the USA 
  • Recommended Applications: Vocals, Toms, Guitar Amps, Saxophone 

Technical Specifications

Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ±3 dB
Capsule: 25mm Dynamic Moving Coil
Transformer: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik T80
Sensitivity: 1.54 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
Output Impedance: 325 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 135 dB
Dimensions: 184 mm L x 48 mm Dia
Weight: 430 g
Included Accessories: Mic Clip, Zip Pouch

Frequency Response

Samples

Accessories

Each M81 Universal Dynamic microphone ships with a zipper bag and M 780 mic clip.

“It can be very difficult to obtain the kind of clarity and placement on backing vocals that is required while mixing precision-based material, particularly when the mics are used in conjunction with traditional wedge monitors. The TELEFUNKEN M81 vocal mics produce such a smooth quality vocal range while maintaining an isolated, somewhat remote characteristic to the backing vocals that I was able to place them in the mix with pinpoint accuracy. I believe this was due to the inherent rejection of ambient interference of the stage across the board.” 

Mark Dowdle – Steely Dan FOH

Custom Shop
Configurator

Put your own twist on the tried-and-true TELEFUNKEN Dynamic Series microphones. Start by choosing a model and finish to make your M80 or M81 microphone match your unique style!

Live From the Lab
Legal

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About

The LIVE FROM THE LAB live music video series is recorded and filmed at TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s facility in South Windsor, CT. Each session is tracked live exclusively with TELEFUNKEN microphones and features unique performances from a variety of local, regional, national, and international artists and ensembles.

The multitrack audio files from these sessions are available for free download via clickable links below the individual performance videos. All audio files are presented in .WAV format and were recorded at 24bit / 48KHz sample rate. They are clearly labeled in the same format with the source listed first (LEAD VOX, ACOUSTIC, PIANO), followed by the microphone used (C12, AR-51, etc) and can be downloaded and imported into your Digital Audio Workstation of choice.

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