Detail 01
Supercardioid pattern
The microphone is described as having superior feedback rejection.
Product detailSKU #1353948243488
TELEFUNKENM81 Supercardioid Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone
1/8
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A rugged supercardioid dynamic microphone with a flatter response, articulate midrange, and restrained top end for adding body and clarity to brighter or thinner sources.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Taming brighter vocals and guitar tones
- Electric guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, and brass instruments
- Recording electric guitars alongside the AR-51
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Those seeking the M80’s clearer, more detailed top-end profile
- Users who specifically want a microphone with pronounced proximity effect
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Minimal proximity effect
Close use adds less bass buildup than a microphone with stronger proximity effect.
Detail 03
Tailored frequency response
The M81 is voiced with a pulled-back top end and articulate midrange.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its top end is pulled back compared with the M80, producing a flatter overall frequency response.
- 02It uses a 3-pin male XLR connector.
- 03A leather bag and mic clip are included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the TELEFUNKEN M81?
It is a supercardioid dynamic handheld vocal microphone.
02How does the M81 differ from the M80?
The M81 retains minimal proximity effect, superior feedback rejection, and articulate midrange, while pulling back the top end for a flatter overall response.
03What sources is the M81 suited to?
It is described as effective on electric guitars, percussion, rack and floor toms, brass instruments, brighter vocals, and brighter guitar tones.
04What comes with the M81?
A leather bag and mic clip are included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51353948243488
Complete your setup
Worth comparing
1 of 12
