Description
The M80 was engineered by TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik as a direct answer to the mid-forward, boxy tone that dominates most stage dynamics. Instead, it offers a broader frequency window and higher SPL headroom, letting it capture vocals with a clarity and openness usually associated with studio condensers — all while retaining the toughness dynamic mics are known for.
Tone and Feel
A low-mass capsule with an unusually thin membrane gives the M80 fast transient response and a nuanced, expressive vocal pickup. Its head and capsule geometry are tuned to tame proximity effect, so low end stays controlled and clean rather than muddy. The result is a sound engineers describe as open and airy, with plenty of vocal authority but none of the upper-midrange harshness or feedback-prone honk common in typical stage mics.
What’s Inside
At the heart of the M80 is an American-made, custom-wound transformer paired with TELEFUNKEN’s proprietary capsule design — the combination responsible for the mic’s fast rise to favorite status among touring and studio engineers alike.
Build
A black powder-coated body pairs with a striking chrome-plated headgrille, giving the M80 the durability required for heavy road use along with unmistakable stage presence.
In the Box
Every M80 arrives with a leather zipper pouch and the M780 mic clip.
- Type: Dynamic moving coil
- Capsule: 25 mm
- Transformer: Custom-wound TELEFUNKEN T80
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 18 kHz
- Sensitivity: 1.54 mV/Pa
- Output Impedance: 325 Ω
- Max SPL (1% THD): 135 dB
- Dimensions: 184 mm L x 48 mm dia.
- Weight: 430 g
- Included Mount: M780 mic clip
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