{"product_id":"telefunken-m81-red-m81-solid-colors-woods-metal-finishes-dynamic-microphones","title":"TELEFUNKEN M81 Red","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTELEFUNKEN M81 Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is the supercardioid M81 universal dynamic microphone from the TELEFUNKEN Dynamic Series in a red Custom Shop finish, with a flat frequency response and exceptional midrange clarity for the stage and the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe M81 is a proven choice for countless sources. It has the condenser-like response, minimal proximity effect and superior feedback rejection expected of a TELEFUNKEN Dynamic Series microphone, and its smooth response, clarity and wealth of body make it ideal for taming brighter vocals and guitar tones and for fattening up toms, horns and other thinner-sounding sources. A low-mass diaphragm and a custom-wound impedance-matching transformer make it an excellent first-choice dynamic for most situations. The TELEFUNKEN M81 Red has a red finish on both the body and the headgrille, with the TELEFUNKEN diamond badge on the handle, with exactly the same capsule, transformer and specifications as the Standard finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eMaximum SPL (1% THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e135 dB SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eFrequency range, ±3 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e50 Hz - 18 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e1.54 mV\/Pa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePolar pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSupercardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed body and matching red headgrille\u003c\/strong\u003e, identical specifications to the Standard finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed, condenser-like performance\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rugged dynamic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth frequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear, defined midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-mass diaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to reduce proximity effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupercardioid polar pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent off-axis rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 mm dynamic moving-coil capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e and custom-wound T80 transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh SPL handling\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 dB SPL for 1% THD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned and hand assembled in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eSound character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhere the M80 is voiced with an extended top end, the M81 is tuned for a much more neutral, flatter response with increased midrange clarity. Bright voices and harsh guitar tones are smoothed without losing definition, while toms, horns and thinner sources gain body and weight. The result is a natural, honest sound that is easy to place in a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eThe Red finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe TELEFUNKEN M81 Red is one of the colours and finishes TELEFUNKEN offers for the M81 through its Custom Shop. A bold red finish makes the microphone easy to identify on a busy stage, helps each singer find their own microphone at a glance and stands out in photos, videos and live streams. Only the look changes: the capsule, transformer, sound, specifications and included accessories are exactly those of the M81 in its Standard finish, so a red M81 matches any other M81 in the system. The headgrille is a separate part that TELEFUNKEN lists for the M80 and M81, so a spare red headgrille can be kept for touring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eMinimal proximity effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe low-mass diaphragm is designed to reduce proximity effect, so the low end stays controlled when a singer works close to the grille or when the microphone sits right on a drum or speaker. Tone stays consistent as the distance to the source changes, which makes the M81 dependable for performers who move around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eSupercardioid rejection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe supercardioid pattern gives superior off-axis rejection, keeping stage spill and ambient sound out of the channel. This is ideal for backing vocals near loud instruments or wedge monitors, and helps each source sit cleanly in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eBuilt for the stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe 184 mm, 430 g body is hand assembled in the USA and built for touring. The XLR connector is held in place by a recessed set screw that can be re-tightened with a small flathead screwdriver. As a dynamic microphone the TELEFUNKEN M81 Red needs no phantom power and connects with a standard 3-pin XLR microphone cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003ePart of a matched family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEach Dynamic Series model has its own strengths but is designed to complement the others, so the M81 blends naturally with the M80 and M82 in multi-microphone applications such as drum kits, vocal groups and horn sections. A typical pairing is the M80 on lead vocal or snare and the M81 on backing vocals, toms, guitar amps and horns, giving a cohesive sound across the whole stage. For artists, bands, churches and venues that want a microphone with its own visual identity, the TELEFUNKEN M81 Red delivers the full M81 performance in a red finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eOn stage and in the studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOn stage, the M81's off-axis rejection and controlled low end make it a dependable choice for backing vocals, toms, guitar cabinets and horns, where several open microphones share the same space. In the studio, its smooth, honest response takes the edge off bright sources and adds weight to thin ones, so tracks often need less correction later. Because it needs no phantom power and handles 135 dB SPL for 1% THD, the same TELEFUNKEN M81 Red moves easily between rehearsal room, stage and studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN M81 dynamic microphone, red body with red headgrille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 780 Microphone Clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMicrophone zipper bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 14px;padding:10px 14px;background:#F5F7F9;border-left:3px solid #006D77;font-size:14px;color:#1A1A2A;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN warranty: 90 days on the capsule, extended to one year when the microphone is registered with TELEFUNKEN; Dynamic Series warranties are fully transferable between owners. Connect with a standard 3-pin XLR microphone cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN M81 Red: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the red finish change the sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. The TELEFUNKEN M81 Red has the same capsule, transformer, specifications and accessories as the M81 Standard; only the finish is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the TELEFUNKEN M81 Red need phantom power?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. It is a dynamic moving-coil microphone and works from any standard mic input without phantom power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is the M81 best suited for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN recommends it for vocals, toms, guitar amps and saxophone, and also lists distorted guitar amps, female vocals and brass among its strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow does the M81 differ from the M80?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBoth share the same 25 mm capsule and T80 transformer. The M81 has a flatter, more neutral response with a clear midrange; the M80 has a pronounced, extended high end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs the M81 good for singers who work close to the microphone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. Its low-mass diaphragm is designed to reduce proximity effect, keeping the low end controlled at close distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the TELEFUNKEN M81 Red in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe TELEFUNKEN M81 Red is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67946895180143,"sku":"TELEFUNKEN-M81-Red","price":51400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/TELEFUNKEN-M81-RED-DYNAMIC-MICROPHONES-TELEFUNKEN-ADD-ONS-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793329855","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/telefunken-m81-red-m81-solid-colors-woods-metal-finishes-dynamic-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}