fbpx

M81-SH Low Profile

The low profile M81-SH is ideal for tight drum miking, brass or vocal applications where a smaller footprint is necessary.

$249.00

M81-SH Low Profile

The low profile M81-SH is ideal for tight drum miking, brass or vocal applications where a smaller footprint is necessary.

$249.00

M81-SH Low Profile

The smaller footprint of the M81-SH low profile dynamic makes them ideal for tight fit applications including drums and guitar amps on stage, as well as vocal positions for drummers and keyboard players, where a full size microphone may be too obstructive. Designed to deliver the same character and high SPL handling as the handheld versions, the M81’s smooth frequency response and exceptional midrange articulation make them also idea for brass, woodwinds and percussion. Their Supercardioid pickup pattern has minimal proximity effect and provides superior off-axis rejection.

Both the M80-SH & M81-SH come with two styles of drum mounts and a TELEFUNKEN right angle XLR cable.

Features

  • Same clear, condenser-like performance as the handheld M81 
  • Smaller size and built-in mount allow for easier positioning
  • Custom-wound impedance-matching audio transformer  
  • High SPL handling and excellent off-axis rejection 
  • Right-angle XLR cable included 
  • Designed and hand assembled in the USA 
  • Recommended Applications: Toms, Guitar amps on stage, Brass instruments 

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: 125 mm L x 48 mm Dia
Weight: 340 g
Included Accessories: Right Angle XLR Cable, Plastic Mount, Metal Mount, Zip Pouch

Frequency Response

Accessories

The M81-SH comes with a ZB82 Zipper Bag, SGMC-5R 5-Meter Right-Angle XLR Cable, M 784 Metal Drum Mount & M 785 Plastic Drum Mount.

DCFC drummer Jason McGerr commented, “Telefunken is making incredible microphones these days. I’ve been using a pair of M60 FET’s as my overheads, M80-SH on snare, M81-SH on toms, with an M82 on the kick. The live kit has never sounded better to my ears, both behind the drums and out at Front of House. I’ve also been tracking in the studio with the same setup, but I use an AR-70 as my overhead instead of the M60’s. The larger diaphragms and stereo pattern flexibility give a really big, beautiful image of the drums.” 

Jason McGerr – Death Cab For Cutie

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

TELEFUNKEN provides these multitrack audio files for the sole purpose of allowing individuals an opportunity to utilize them for home studio use and for educational purposes only.

No commercial use is permitted.  Any commercial use or reuse is strictly forbidden.

By downloading any track hereunder the user agrees to properly attribute all copyrights and to display the following on any non-commercial reuse of the video and multitrack audio files as follows:

All audio files have been engineered and recorded by TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik and are presented for educational and demonstrational purposes only.

Live From the Lab
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.

For more additional content please visit livefromthelab.net