Presented in a yellow body with a yellow grille, the Telefunken M81 Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone Yellowdelivers 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. Which shockmount would be perfect for It?

A: Here's a quality Rycote shock mount suggestion for the MKH8050 BH #RYINVHGMKIII.

Q: 2. is this a cordless microphone?

A: The Telefunken M80 is not a wireless mic. This is a dynamic handheld that needs to be connected via cable.

Q: 3. What is the maximum suggested distance to use this mic indoors when lavs and handhelds aren't an option?

A: The operating distance for the Sennheiser MKH 50 P48 Microphone will vary depending on the environment, the ambient sounds in the background, as well as the number of people you will be recording and the volume of their voices. Under optimal conditions in a quiet indoor environment without any background noise, the MKH 50 can pick up sounds from around 6 feet to up to approximately 10 feet away. The best thing to do is to monitor through headphones and do some test recordings while you are setting up the mic to make sure the audio is clear.

Q: 4. Would the MKH 8050 make a good on-camera mic? on the Blackmagic 6K Pro?

A: The Sennheiser MKH 8050 Compact Supercardioid Condenser Microphone is not really designed as an on-camera mic, but it could be used in that manner if needed.

Q: 5. 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: 6. What the best windscreen that will fit?

A: This foam wind protection is included SEMZW8000 in the bix: In the Box Sennheiser MKH 8050 Compact Supercardioid Condenser Microphone MKH 8050 Microphone Head Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Module for MKH-8000 Capsules Sennheiser MZQ-8000 Standard Microphone Clip for MKH-8000 Microphones Sennheiser MZW-8000 Windscreen for MKH8000 Series Microphones Aluminum Transport Case Limited 2-Year Warranty Other options as spares: Foam: B&H # AUWHF2040 or WI1200B

Q: 7. 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: 8. What is needed for this to work with a Tascam DR-100mkIII, just an XLR cord?

A: Yes. All you would need is an XLR cable,

Q: 9. I would like to use this microphone to record Voice Overs with. Can you recommend a good "pop filter" for it?

A: Here's a quality pop filter option B&H # THPF842S.

Q: 10. is the Behringer BA 85A transformer-less like the SL 85S, or does it have an internal transformer?

A: Yes. No X-former.