Presented in a turquoise body with a turquoise grille, the Telefunken M81 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Turquoisedelivers the sonic essence of a condenser in a rugged dynamic design. It features a wide 50 Hz to 18 kHz frequency response and high maximum SPL of 135 dB, making it equally suitable for voice, instruments, or drums onstage and in the studio. Its tonal character is tuned to soften bright or thin sources and yield a stronger emphasis on midrange clarity.

The M81's head and capsule assembly is designed to reduce proximity effect while still providing present bass. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides enhanced off-axis rejection and high immunity to feedback. The M81 also features a custom-wound Telefunken T80 transformer. It ships with a mic clip and leather storage bag.

Supercardioid Polar Pattern    Enhanced Directionality    Wide 50 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Response    Tailored for Guitars, Drums & Brass    High Maximum SPL of 135 dB    High Immunity to Feedback    Head & Capsule Reduce Proximity Effect    Custom-Wound Transformer    Includes Mic Clip & Storage Bag

• Tuned for guitars, drums, percussion, and brass
• Minimal proximity effect with articulate midrange
• Subdued high-end response tames bright vocals and instruments
• Supercardioid polar pattern provides enhanced directionality and immunity to feedback
• Custom-wound Telefunken T80 transformer
• Dynamic moving coil requires no batteries or phantom power

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this be appropriate for close-up field recordings of things like specific sounds of nature & experimental percussion/vocalizations?

A: This is an amazing microphne with a very tight pickup pattern. It will sound great great for that use.

Q: 2. Can I use this for vocal recording, too?

A: The Super 55 can be used for any vocal application from live performance to recording.

Q: 3. Does this use a regular 3 pin XLR connector? (understand that it needs phantom power)

A: Yes, this Shure MX184 Supercardioid Wired Lavalier Microphone does have a standard size 3-pin XLR connector and is intended for use with a mixer, recorder, camera, or amplifier with a standard XLR mic input that can supply phantom power.

Q: 4. How long is the cable?

A: 16.5 inches

Q: 5. How long is the cable?

A: The attached cable on the MX184 microphone is approximately 4-feet long.

Q: 6. Can I use this with Behringer XENYX 502? If so how do I connect it?

A: It is possible to connect the Behringer BA 85A Dynamic Microphone to the Behringer XENYX 502 mixer using a regular XLR microphone cable.

Q: 7. How long is the cable?

A: The cable included with this Karaoke USA M189 Dynamic Microphone measures 9.8 feet.

Q: 8. What is the difference? between this and MKH 8050?

A: MKH50 P48 is a spot microphone for dialog and folly audio capture. MKH8050 is an instrument microphone for recording.

Q: 9. Is the BA 85A transformer-less like the SL 85S, or does it have a transformer inside, like the Beta 58?

A: Yes. It is T-former-less.

Q: 10. Is it possible to connect this via XLR? My interface uses the one C-port I have for outgoing sound + other inputs.

A: The Deity Microphones VO-7U Dynamic Supercardioid USB Streamer Microphone Kit with Desktop Tripod (Black) does not have an XLR connector.