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TELEFUNKEN M81
Photo: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, from its manual, p. 3.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik

TELEFUNKEN M81

Dynamic (moving coil), supercardioid, handheld vocal and instrument mic

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−56.2 dBV/Pa computed
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
325 Ω
Rated range
50 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual 2024 03, p. 7. "Dynamic Frequency Comparison": Audio Precision plot, "RMS Level -> Normalize (dB)", normalised to 0 dB at 1 kHz. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsule25 mm dynamic moving coilp. 3
Sensitivity−56.2 dBV/Pa (1.54 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Stated as 1.54 mV/Pa; converted: 20·log10(0.00154) = -56.2. The product page adds "±1 dB".
Max SPL135 dB SPL, 1% THD. "Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 135 dB".
Output impedance325 ohm, output impedance
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 18 kHz, ±3 dB. "Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3dB".
ConnectorXLR. The XLR connector is held in the body by a recessed set screw.p. 7
Weight430 gp. 3
Dimensions48 × 184 mm. "184 mm x 48 mm"; the product page says "184 mm L x 48 mm Dia": diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesM 780 microphone clip; ZB80 zipper bag. Included accessories table. The product page names the bag as the ZB82.p. 2
TransformerT80 (custom-wound impedance-matching transformer)p. 3
M81 and M80Same diaphragm and output transformer; the M81 is tuned for a flatter, more neutral response with more midrange clarityp. 7
Recommended applicationsToms, distorted guitar amps, female vocals, brass
VersionsM81-SH low profile (125 mm × 48 mm, 340 g; sonically identical, with drum mounts); M81-WH and -WH2 wireless capsule heads (95 and 93.5 mm × 48 mm, 162 and 179 g) for Shure, Lectrosonics and Sony (WH) or Sennheiser (WH2) transmitters; same specifications otherwisep. 4
FinishesColour and finish options through the Custom Shop configuratorp. 6
AssemblyHand-assembled in the USAp. 3
From the product page
Sensitivity tolerance±1 dB

Documents

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