Description
The Telefunken M80 was built to break away from the midrange bump that defines so many “industry standard” handheld dynamics. Instead, it targets a wider, more open sound that leans closer to condenser territory while keeping the ruggedness a working vocal mic needs. This listing is for a gently used demo unit finished in pink, fully functional and ready for stage or studio duty at a reduced price.
Behind that performance is a low-mass capsule with an unusually thin membrane, which lets the M80 track the nuance and emotional detail of a live vocal – the kind of intimacy usually reserved for studio condensers. Telefunken also engineered the head and capsule assembly to tame proximity effect, so vocalists get cleaner low-end without losing the weight, punch, and airiness that make a mic feel authoritative on a big PA. Critically, that openness doesn’t come at the cost of upper-midrange feedback resistance, making this a rider-friendly option for monitors-heavy stages.
An American-made custom-wound impedance-matching transformer, paired with Telefunken’s proprietary capsule, is where much of the M80’s character comes from – and it’s a big reason the mic built such a fast following among touring vocalists and engineers alike. Beyond vocals, its extended frequency response and high SPL handling make it a flexible pick for instruments and drums, on stage or in the booth.
- 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
- Included: mic clip, bag
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