{"product_id":"telefunken-m81-sh-low-profile-kick-microphones-dynamic-microphones","title":"TELEFUNKEN M81-SH","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-SH\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-profile supercardioid universal dynamic microphone from the TELEFUNKEN Dynamic Series, ideal for tight drum miking, brass and vocal positions where a smaller footprint is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eRedesigned for 2026, the M81-SH is lighter, shorter and sleeker, with a 40% reduction in overall weight, a 10% shorter length and vibration-dampening technology. It delivers the same character and high SPL handling as the handheld M81, with a smooth frequency response and exceptional midrange articulation for toms, guitar amps, brass, woodwinds and percussion. It is sonically identical to the handheld M81.\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;\"\u003eLength (2026 redesign)\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;\"\u003e114 mm\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;\"\u003eWeight\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;\"\u003e210 g\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\u003eSame clear, condenser-like performance\u003c\/strong\u003e as the handheld M81\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth frequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e with exceptional midrange articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile body with built-in mount\u003c\/strong\u003e for easier positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026 redesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40% lighter, 10% shorter, with vibration-dampening technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom-wound impedance-matching T80 transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\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) and excellent off-axis rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSGMC-5R right-angle XLR cable\u003c\/strong\u003e and M 785 plastic drum mount included\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;\"\u003eM81 sound in a compact body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe M81-SH shares the 25 mm dynamic moving-coil capsule and T80 transformer of the handheld M81 and sounds identical to it. The flat, neutral response and clear midrange add body and punch to toms and horns, and keep distorted guitar tones smooth and defined.\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;\"\u003eMade for tight positions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAt 114 mm long and 210 g, the M81-SH fits easily around a drum kit, close to a guitar cabinet, or on a horn section without crowding the players. The built-in mount and the included M 785 plastic drum mount make quick work of positioning, and vibration-dampening technology helps keep mechanical noise out of the signal.\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 pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe supercardioid pattern minimises proximity effect and gives superior off-axis rejection, so each tom or instrument channel stays focused on its own source with little spill from cymbals, neighbouring drums or stage monitors.\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;\"\u003eRight-angle cable included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery M81-SH ships with a TELEFUNKEN SGMC-5R 5-metre XLR cable with a right-angle connector, keeping cable runs neat and clear of sticks and hardware. As a dynamic microphone it needs no phantom power.\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 the Dynamic Series drum sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN designs its Dynamic Series models to complement each other for a cohesive sound in multi-microphone set-ups. The M81-SH on toms sits naturally alongside the M80-SH on snare and the M82 on kick, and works just as well on a horn section or a row of guitar cabinets. The updated 2026 styling and packaging give a premium experience on stage and in the 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;\"\u003eVersions and sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM81-SH\u003c\/strong\u003e (SYTM-067): the 2026 low-profile microphone with the SGMC-5R right-angle XLR cable, M 785 plastic drum mount and ZB82 zipper bag\u003c\/li\u003e\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;\"\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-SH low-profile dynamic microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSGMC-5R 5-metre right-angle XLR cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eM 785 Plastic Drum Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eZB82 Microphone 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. The included SGMC-5R cable connects the microphone directly to a stage box, console or audio interface.\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-SH: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the M81-SH sound the same as the handheld M81?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. TELEFUNKEN states that the low-profile models are sonically identical to their handheld versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is the M81-SH best suited for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTELEFUNKEN recommends it for toms, guitar amps on stage and brass instruments, and highlights its midrange articulation on woodwinds and percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow does the M81-SH differ from the M80-SH?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBoth share the same body, capsule and transformer. The M81-SH has a flatter response with a clear midrange; the M80-SH has an extended, condenser-like top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eDoes the M81-SH 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.\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-SH in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe TELEFUNKEN M81-SH 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":67940605198703,"sku":"TELEFUNKEN-M81-SH","price":42800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/TELEFUNKEN-M81-SH-DYNAMIC-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1793329070","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/telefunken-m81-sh-low-profile-kick-microphones-dynamic-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}