"You gotta' check out the M80, it's like the Heil but even better." Timeless sound with TELEFUNKEN reliability in an affordable package. I believe you can also buy an SM57 with it pre-fitted with the transformer for something like $200 or $225, and I believe it would probably sound decently similar, but probably not as good. The renowned ELA M 251E, U47, and C12 are uncompromising reissues of their vintage predecessors; the absolute pinnacle of vacuum tube microphone technology. The main difference between it and the SM57 and even the Audix I5 is the Telefunken has a more open sound while the other two mics have a more closed in sound. The M80, while crisp on the high end, would lose a bit of that punch at 400Hz. The Heil that Bob was referring to is the Heil PR 20 [ #40 ], which has been our go-to snare mic at The Hangar (and now Panoramic) for years in lieu of the SM57. Telefunken Elektroakustik recently debuted the M80, a funken competitor to the industry-standard, Shure SM57 Dynamic. Telefunken M80-SH vs. Shure SM57 - Snare Mic Shootout! -The mic is much bigger the an I5 or SM57 thus making it impractical to clip directly onto the drum. The Dynamic Series features 3 unique dynamic microphone designs, the M80, M81, and M82, in a variety of packages to accommodate nearly every application. In this video I tested three Telefunken dynamic models: the new M82 mic on kick, M81's on toms and M80 on snare. The M80 is a microphone equally suitable for voice, instruments or drums on both stage and in the studio. It reminds of the well-known SM58, with a similar sound except for a better-balanced low-end response that helps it cut through the mix better. She has a rather strong voice with lots of presence in the 1 to 1.6 kHz range and will often lower her voice for certain parts of songs. It's a smidge clearer than the Shure SM57, with the trade-off being it's also a bit more vulnerable to plosives. For comparison I used my favourite mic combination: Audix D6 on … For those who like the SM 57 type of mic, I would go with the M81. In this video I tested three Telefunken dynamic models: the new M82 mic on kick, M81's on toms and M80 on snare. Featuring a wider frequency response and higher SPL capabilities, Telefunken claims the M80 delivers condenser-like performance in a rugged dynamic design, producing a microphone equally suitable for voice, instruments or drums on both stage and in the studio. BLUElightCory Member. It was nominated right away for a TEC (Technical Excellence and Creativity) Award in 2009. Discussion in 'Backline' started by BLUElightCory, May 28, 2013. I got my Telefunken M80-SH today so I figured I'd throw it up against my favorite SM57 and see how it did. Telefunken M80 is a rugged dynamic cardiod mic for live vocals. Although it is a cardioid microphone, it behaves like a condenser because it has a wide frequency response (30Hz to 18kHz) and it can handle SPL up to 140dB. The only strong difference here is that the response of the M80 has less low end, in fact the frequency chart shows that it starts rolling off at 200 Hz, whereas Shure has it a little above 100. I didn't use the bottom snare mic, so the difference between SM57 and M80 can be easily heard. The Dynamic Series features 3 unique dynamic microphone designs, the M80, M81, and M82, in a variety of packages to accommodate nearly every application. The M60 is a re-interpretation of the classic phantom powered FET microphone, featuring an exceptional transient response and SPL handling capabilities. All the tones are completely raw: no eq or compression.Oh, and I loved how the M82 sounded on the large 24 inch kick drum. Very tight low end, quick response to transients, and wonderful clarity in the mids and highs. Some notes on the Telefunken M80 as snare mic; - The mic is heavy and unless you have really good/heavy stands, its going to pull them over or down. Made some samples and sharing them with you:) Drop me a line if you liked them!Pearl 24inch kick (dry\u0026processed, WAV\u0026TCI): https://www.dropbox.com/s/u55uls4ci3y1naw/Kick%20Pearl%2024inch%20Tfunk%20M82.zip?dl=0 One of the finest acoustic instrument microphones available, the small diaphragm ELA M 260 tube condenser is available in single, stereo, and Tri-Mono sets. The M80 is an end-address dynamic mic, intended for live vocal use but useful around the stage or studio as an instrument mic, with reports of good results on snare or guitar cab. For comparison I used my favourite mic combination: Audix D6 on kick, Audix D2 on toms and Shure SM57 on snare. Building off many of the strengths of the M80, the TELEFUNKEN M81 retains the same minimal proximity effect, superior feedback rejection, and articulate mid-range. ELA M 260 Series One of the finest acoustic instrument microphones available, the small diaphragm ELA M 260 tube condenser is available in single, stereo, and Tri-Mono sets. The TELEFUNKEN M80 features a wider frequency response and higher SPL capabilities, delivering a condenser-like performance in a rugged dynamic design. The Telefunken M80 has a crisp, clear, accurate sound to it. “In Ariana’s case, we tried using three very different mics on her vocals: a Telefunken M80, a Shure SM58 and a Lewitt MTP 550. He'd been using one alongside the M80 at Matt Bayles' Red Room Recording and was really digging both of them.