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TELEFUNKEN M82
Photo: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, from its manual, p. 5.

TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik

TELEFUNKEN M82

Large-diaphragm dynamic (moving coil), cardioid, for kick drum and broadcast voice, with two EQ switches; end-address

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−54.7 dBV/Pa computed
Max SPL
146 dB SPL
Impedance
250 Ω
Rated range
25 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual 2024 03, p. 5. 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
Capsule32 mm dynamic moving coil. "large dynamic diaphragm".p. 5
Sensitivity−54.7 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Stated as 1.85 mV/Pa; converted: 20·log10(0.00185) = -54.7. The product page adds "±1 dB".
Max SPL146 dB SPL, 1% THD. "Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 146 dB".
Output impedance250 ohm, output impedance
Rated frequency range25 Hz to 18 kHz, ±3 dB. "Frequency Range: 25 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3 dB".
Switcheskick EQ: off, on; high boost: off, on. "KICK EQ" and "HIGH BOOST" switch independently: "four distinct EQ curves".
ConnectorXLR. The XLR connector is held in the body by a recessed set screw.p. 7
Weight434 gp. 5
Dimensions63 × 155 mm. "155 mm L x 63 mm Dia": diameter × length.
Supplied accessoriesM 782 stand mount; SGMC-5R 5 m right-angle XLR cable; ZB82 zipper bag. Included accessories table; the M82 Podcast set adds the M 788 podcast arm.p. 2
Kick EQ-6 dB at 350 Hz: a low-midrange notch that "removes the boxy character of the kick drum"p. 5
High boost+6 dB at 6 kHz to 10 kHz: a slow rising shelf from about 2 kHz, 6 dB up at 10 kHz
Recommended settingsBoth off: vocals, clean guitar, brass and woodwind. High boost: broadcast voice, distorted guitar amps, mallet percussion. Kick EQ: vintage kick, bass cab, Leslie bottom. Both on: modern kick, toms, kick with resonant head
AssemblyHand-assembled and tested in TELEFUNKEN's American facility
From the product page
Sensitivity tolerance±1 dB

Documents

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Product page on telefunken-elektroakustik.com

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