Telefunken M80-SH
Best low profile dynamic microphone for professional stage and studio vocals.
This low-profile dynamic mic is a lifesaver for cramped drum kits and crowded pedalboards where space is at a premium. While its super-cardioid pattern aggressively rejects bleed to keep your mix clean, you sacrifice the natural room ambience that larger, more open condensers might capture.
$199.00
Who it's for
- Drummers and stage managers needing unobtrusive microphone placement
- Vocalists and engineers seeking crisp detail without fragile equipment
- Live performers working on loud stages with high monitor volumes
Who should skip it
- Users with entry-level interfaces or weak preamplifiers
- Inexperienced vocalists who struggle with consistent microphone technique
- Solo artists needing one microphone for both instruments and handheld vocals
Performance breakdown
Off-axis rejection
Super-cardioid pattern effectively isolates sources in crowded, noisy stage environments.
Form factor
Low-profile head design fits effortlessly into tight, cramped drum setups.
Build durability
Rugged construction handles the daily abuse of touring and live performance.
Transient response
Captures punchy, crisp attacks ideal for snare drums and percussion.
Versatility
Equally capable of handling aggressive vocals or delicate instrument miking.
Noise floor
Clean signal path ensures professional results without unwanted electronic hiss.
Key Specs
Microphone Type
Dynamic
Transducer Type
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Response
30Hz - 18000Hz
Impedance
325 ohms
Sensitivity
1.54 mV/Pa
Connectivity
XLR
Form Factor
Handheld
Intended Use
Vocals, Instruments
Device Compatibility
Audio Interfaces
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