Description
When rack space and rider real estate are tight, the Telefunken M81-SH earns its place. This redesigned low-profile dynamic drops 40% of the weight and 10% of the length versus prior versions, tucking into cramped drum setups, guitar cabs, and horn bells where a full-size handheld would get in the way — or in the shot. Built-in vibration dampening keeps stage rumble and mechanical noise out of the signal path, and the finish now matches the rest of the handheld M81 line for a cohesive mic locker.
Despite the compact shell, the M81-SH carries the same tonal character front-of-house engineers expect from the M81 family: a smooth, condenser-like frequency response with strong midrange articulation that lets brass, woodwinds, and percussion cut through a dense mix without EQ gymnastics. Its Supercardioid polar pattern tightens rejection off-axis, which matters on crowded stages with monitor wedges, adjacent mics, and bleed-heavy risers — and it keeps proximity effect in check when placement gets close.
Handling loud sources is non-negotiable for drum and horn work, and this capsule is built for it, backed by a custom-wound impedance-matching audio transformer for a clean, consistent output. A built-in mount and reduced footprint make quick positioning easier during changeovers, and it ships with a right-angle XLR cable to keep cabling low-profile too.
- 40% lighter, 10% shorter than standard handheld form factor
- Vibration-dampening construction
- Supercardioid pattern with strong off-axis rejection
- Custom-wound impedance-matching transformer
- High SPL handling for drums, brass, and amps
- Right-angle XLR cable included
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