Telefunken Dynamic Series User manual

Dynamic Series
Microphone Product Manual
M80 • M81 • M82

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Series Overview Included Accessories
Additional accessories are available for purchase through the TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik webstore:
www.t-funk.com/shop
Designed and assembled in TELEFUNKEN’s American facility, the Dynamic Series microphone models are
modern staples in live sound reinforcement and studio recording. Their unmatched sonic performance is
mated with intelligent internal construction to provide low handling noise and trustworthy durability.
Each model has its own specic strengths to not only meet the various demands of live sound and studio
recording, but also complement the other microphone models in the Series. Be it the M80’s condenser-like
extended high end, the M81’s at frequency response and exceptional midrange, or the M82’s superb low
frequency capabilities. These tailored attributes allow for a cohesive sound in multi-microphone applications,
such as drum sets, vocal groups, and horn sections.
The M80 and M81 are available in handheld, low-prole, and wireless congurations, as well as in a variety of
color and nish combinations through our Custom Shop. The M82, a large diaphragm dynamic with on-board
equalizer switches, excels in both music and broadcast voice applications. All three models are featured in the
TELEFUNKEN Drum Packs.
M80
M81
M80-SH
M81-SH
M80-WH
M81-WH
M82 M82
Podcast
M 780 Microphone Clip X
M 782 Stand Mount X X
M 784 Metal Drum Mount X
M 785 Plastic Drum Mount X
M 788 Podcast Arm X
SGMC-5R XLR Cable X X X
ZB80 Zipper Bag X
ZB82 Zipper Bag X X X

M80 M81
Over the last decade the M80 has become a staple in live sound
reinforcement and studio recording. Its wide frequency response,
condenser-like performance, and high SPL capabilities allow the M80 to
capture the full range of any sound source, making it a reliable rst choice
for many sources including lead vocals and snare drum. Its unmatched
performance is mated with intelligent internal construction to provide
low handling noise. Hand-assembled in the USA, the M80’s rugged build
quality is designed to withstand the wear and tear of the road.
Technical Specications
The M81 is a proven winner for countless sound sources both in the
studio and on the stage. It possesses the same condenser-like response,
minimal proximity eect, and superior feedback rejection one expects
from a TELEFUNKEN Dynamic Series microphone. A smooth frequency
response, clarity, and wealth of body make the M81 an ideal tool for taming
brighter vocals, guitar tones, and fattening up toms, horns, or other thinner
sounding sources. Featuring intelligent design and American-assembled
construction, the M81 is an excellent rst choice dynamic for most
situations.
Technical Specications
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Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3dB
Capsule 25 mm, Dynamic Moving Coil
Transformer T80
Sensitivity 1.54 mV/Pa
Output Impedance 325 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) 135 dB
Dimensions 184 mm x 48 mm
Weight 430 g
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3dB
Capsule 25 mm, Dynamic Moving Coil
Transformer T80
Sensitivity 1.54 mV/Pa
Output Impedance 325 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) 135 dB
Dimensions 184 mm x 48 mm
Weight 430 g

Low Prole (-SH) Wireless (-WH)
The smaller footprint of the M80-SH & M81-SH make them ideal for
tight t applications including drums and guitar amps on stage, as well
as vocal positions for drummers and keyboard players, where a full size
microphone may be too obstructive. Both models are sonically identical
to their handheld versions. Both the M80-SH & M81-SH come with drum
mounts and a TELEFUNKEN right angle XLR cable.
M80-WH & M81-WH wireless capsule heads are designed to deliver the
same character and high SPL handling as their handheld versions, whether
it’s the M80’s natural, condenser-like response with a subtle high frequency
rise, or the M81’s smooth frequency response and exceptional midrange
articulation. They are compatible with the following industry standard
wireless transmitters: Shure® - Axient, UHF-R, QLXD, ULXD, ULX, PG,
PGX, SLX & UR2. Lectrosonics® - HH & HHa. Sony® - UTX-M03.
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Technical Specications
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3dB
Capsule 25 mm, Dynamic Moving Coil
Transformer T80
Sensitivity 1.54 mV/Pa
Output Impedance 325 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) 135 dB
Dimensions 125 mm x 48 mm
Weight 340 g
Technical Specications
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3dB
Capsule 25 mm, Dynamic Moving Coil
Transformer T80
Sensitivity 1.54 mV/Pa
Output Impedance 325 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) 135 dB
Dimensions 95 mm x 48 mm
Weight 162 g
M80-SH M80-WH

M82
The M82 is a robust, end-address microphone that features a large dynamic
diaphragm with superb low frequency capabilities. Though it was designed
to capture fat and punchy kick drum tones, the two on-board EQ switches
make the M82 equally suited for a multitude of sources including vocals,
percussion, guitar and bass ampliers, organ, and brass instruments. Both
the KICK EQ and HIGH BOOST switches function independently and give
the user the ability to tailor the microphone’s response to the source with
ease. The M82 is hand-assembled and tested in our American facility.
Technical Specications
M82 EQ Switch Function
Recommended EQ Settings
The M82 is designed with a built-in switchable two band equalizer. This gives the user four distinct EQ curves
to select the ideal response for the sound source.
KICK EQ is a low midrange notch lter that provides a 6 dB
bandcut at 350 Hz, which removes the boxy character of the
kick drum and adds denition. Though this was designed
for kick drum, this EQ also caters to bass amps or any source
in need of clearing up the low midrange.
HIGH BOOST is a high frequency boost. This engages a slow
rising shelf on the frequency response starting around 2 kHz and
opens up the capsule’s top end 6 dB at 10 kHz. This is great for
added high-end presence on your source.
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 25 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3 dB
Kick EQ -6 dB at 350 Hz
High Boost +6 dB at 6 kHz to 10 kHz
Capsule 32 mm, Dynamic Moving Coil
Sensitivity 1.85 mV/Pa
Output Impedance 250 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) 146 dB
Dimensions 155 mm L x 63 mm Dia
Weight 434 g
Setting 1: KICK EQ – OFF, HIGH BOOST – OFF
Vocals
Clean electric guitar
Brass & woodwind
Setting 2: KICK EQ – OFF, HIGH BOOST – ON
Broadcast voice
Distorted guitar amps
Mallet-based percussion
Setting 3: KICK EQ – ON, HIGH BOOST – OFF
Vintage kick drum sound
Bass cab
Organ Leslie cabinet bottom
Setting 4: KICK EQ – ON, HIGH BOOST – ON
Modern kick drum sound
Floor and rack toms
Kick drum with resonant head
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DC7
Custom Shop Congurator
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik Drum Packs include everything you need to take your drum recording and live
sound reinforcement to the next level. All four packs include drum mounts and a 5-meter XLR cable with a right-
angle connector for each microphone, all loaded in a road-ready hardshell case. Every set includes an M82 for
kick, M80-SH for snare, and M81-SH’s for toms. The DC6 and DC7 also include a matched pair of M60 FET
condenser microphones for overheads. For more information on the M60 FET, visit www.t-funk.com.
DD4 DD5 DC6 DC7
M80-SH Microphone X X X X
M81-SH Microphone 2X 3X 2X 3X
M82 Microphone X X X X
M60 FET Cardioid Microphone 2X 2X
M 761 Elastic Mount 2X 2X
M 782 Stand Mount X X X X
M 784 Metal Drum Mount 3X 4X 3X 4X
M 785 Plastic Drum Mount 3X 4X 3X 4X
SGMC-5R XLR Cable 4X 5X 6X 7X
HC85 Hard Shell Case X X
HC87 Hard Shell Case X X
Drum Packs
By using the Custom Shop Congurator found on our webstore, you can choose from an assortment of solid
color, wood, and metal nishes to nd the perfect headgrille and body combination to t your unique style. Only
M80, M81, M80-WH, M81-WH are available for customization. Create your own custom dynamic microphone at
www.t-funk.com/our-shop/custom-shop-congurator.
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• Vocals
• Snare
• Percussion
• Clean Guitar Amps
Recommended Applications
• Toms
• Distorted Guitar Amps
• Female Vocals
• Brass
M80
M81
The M80 and M81 are both designed around the same diaphragm and output transformer but each have been
tailored to have specic sonic attributes. The M80 features a pronounced, extended high frequency response
and the M81 features a much more neutral, atter response with increased midrange clarity. There are plenty
of applications where either model would be sucient, but their individual strengths lend them to capturing
certain specic sources. Some recommendations are listed below:
Dynamic Frequency Comparison
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Warranty Product Registration
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik warrants that any capsules used in their microphones are free from defects in
material and workmanship for the period of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase, and agree to
replace any capsule which, under normal installation and use, disclose such defect. This is provided that the
complete microphone is delivered to TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik intact for examination and provided that such
examination discloses, in the judgment of TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, that the capsule is indeed defective.
Upon replacement, TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik will provide an additional 90-day limited warranty on the new
capsule.
This warranty does not extend to any capsule which appears to have been misused, altered, neglected,
damaged, or stored in any manner that adversely aects it, or used in violation of instructions furnished by us.
This limited warranty shall be void and of no further force or eect whatsoever if the microphone is repaired or
modied by any person other than an authorized representative of TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik. This warranty
shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused in whole or in part from attempts by personnel other
than TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s to open, repair, or service the microphone; nor to damage to a unit which
has been modied by persons other than TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik personnel.
All TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik customers are encouraged to register recently purchased NEW or USED
products. All warranties on Dynamic Series products are fully transferable between owners for the length
specied for each series starting from the date the microphone was purchased as new.
Microphones come with a 90-day warranty for capsule and tube. A one-year warranty covers parts and labor on
the amplier as well as the power supply. Upon registering your new products, the warranty will be increased to
one year parts and labor for the capsule and tube, and four years for the amplier and power supply.
To register your warranty, please head to www.t-funk.com/warranty to ll out the Product & Warranty
Registration form.
Repairs & Service
Repairs on new TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik microphones are covered under a limited warranty plan and
repair costs will be determined based upon the date of purchase and the date in which the warranty was regis-
tered. Repairs & Service covered under the warranty plan are done at no charge for labor, parts and service.
Please visit www.t-funk.com/repairs for more information on repairing your TELEFUNKEN microphone.
In compliance with the following requirements:
EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU (EN 55013 applied)
RoHS2 Directive: 2011/65/EU RoHS
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