Description
Front-of-house engineers who’ve grown tired of the same midrange-heavy “industry standard” now have a rugged alternative in the TELEFUNKEN M80, finished here in pink. Built around a low-mass capsule with an ultra-thin membrane, it captures the nuance and intimacy typically associated with studio condensers, but in a handheld dynamic body that can take a beating on tour.
The head and capsule geometry is engineered to tame proximity effect, so vocalists working close to the grille retain low-end clarity instead of muddy boom. That translates into a mic that stays open and airy at the top end while keeping upper-midrange feedback risk in check — a real advantage when monitor levels start climbing at soundcheck. Extended frequency response (30Hz-18kHz) and higher SPL handling give the M80 headroom for loud stages and aggressive vocalists alike, while the cardioid pattern helps reject spill from adjacent monitors and stage noise.
An American-made custom-wound impedance matching transformer sits behind the capsule, shaping the tonal character that’s made this mic a favorite well beyond its release. It’s equally at home on lead vocals, backing vocals, or miking instruments and drums, giving a rider-friendly rig one less variable to worry about.
- 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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