Description
The TELEFUNKEN M80 was engineered as a direct answer to the midrange-heavy sound of the go-to industry vocal mic. Rather than settling for a boxy, one-note tone, TELEFUNKEN gave this dynamic handheld a wider frequency range and greater SPL headroom, so it can handle everything from a whisper to a belted chorus without losing composure.
What sets the M80 apart is its capsule design: a low-mass element with an unusually thin yet resilient membrane. That combination lets it track the subtle dynamics of a live performance with a sense of intimacy usually associated with studio condensers, not stage dynamics. TELEFUNKEN also reworked the head and capsule geometry to tame proximity effect, which keeps low-end response clean and controlled up close while still delivering the punch and openness singers rely on for cutting through a mix — without tipping into harsh upper-midrange feedback or honk.
Behind the capsule sits an American-made, custom-wound impedance-matching transformer, a component TELEFUNKEN credits as the real secret to the M80’s character. Together, the transformer and capsule assembly give this mic a reputation that spread fast among engineers and performers alike.
Equally at home in front of a vocalist, on an instrument, or aimed at a drum, the M80 is a rugged cardioid dynamic built for both stage and studio duty. This listing is for a demo unit.
- 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
- Extras: Mic clip, bag
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