Description
The TELEFUNKEN M80 was built as a direct answer to the sonic limitations of the go-to “industry standard” handheld dynamic. Instead of settling for a mid-forward, boxy tone, TELEFUNKEN engineered a low-mass capsule with an ultra-thin, rugged membrane to push frequency response wider and lift SPL handling well beyond typical dynamic territory — giving mix engineers a mic that behaves more like a condenser under pressure.
That extended top and bottom end translates directly to vocal performance: singers get an open, airy quality with real intimacy, while front-of-house still gets the punch and authority needed to cut through a band mix. The head and capsule geometry were specifically tuned to tame proximity effect, so low-end stays clean and controlled rather than muddy when a vocalist works the mic close.
Feedback rejection matters just as much on a loud stage, and the M80 avoids the harsh upper-midrange “honk” that triggers ring-out at higher gain, letting monitor levels climb before trouble starts. Underneath it all sits an American-made, custom-wound impedance matching transformer paired with TELEFUNKEN’s proprietary capsule assembly — the combination responsible for the mic’s fast reputation among touring and studio engineers alike.
Equally at home on vocals, amps, or drums, the M80 is a rider-worthy addition to any mic locker or scalable live rig.
- Type: Dynamic moving coil
- Frequency Range: 30Hz–18kHz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- Weight: 13.1 oz (371g)
- Size: 7.25″ (184mm) length x 1.88″ (48mm) diameter
- Connector: 3-pin male XLR
- Includes: mic clip, bag
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