This is an article about the Telefunken M80, a dynamic microphone with high resolution(´◔౪◔)◞
This microphone is awesome.
The resolution of this microphone is so high that I want to say, “Is this really a dynamic microphone?”
It has a resolution comparable to a condenser microphone.
What kind of microphone is it?
Why extremely high resolution?
As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, the resolution of this microphone is so high that it is hard to believe that it is a dynamic microphone.
The magic answer seems to be in the diaphragm and output transformer(´⊙౪⊙)۶
According to the manufacturer’s website,
- Thinner and lighter diaphragms to catch minute audio vibrations
- Custom transformers are used to create a luxurious and present sound.
It seems to have these characteristics
The output transformer is customized by AMI/TAB-Funkenwerk.
TAB-Funkenwerk in particular is a manufacturer that I personally find quite exciting.
What is TAB-Funkenwerk?
What is TAB-Funkenwerk?
The representative of TAB-Funkenwerk, Mr. oliver archut, is a famous person who is familiar with vintage recording equipment and maintenance in Germany.
He is also very famous for racking the telefunken/siemensV72, the amp used by the Beatles.
-Siemens V72-
I once asked him to rewind an old transformer for me.
I have been indebted to him for the valuable information he has posted on the web forum many times.
Such oliver archut is working on the output transformer!
It has to be good quality!
Although he is well versed in vintage equipment, I was also impressed by the way he tuned the transformer to a modern sound, not in the lo-fi direction.
Microphone for easy, high-quality recording
The Telefunken M80 is a sound that could be used in many situations, but especially for Vocals!
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 サウンドハウス
If you record with the microphone distance turned off, you can record with almost the same resolution as a condenser microphone (`･ω･´)
Moreover,
- No phantom required
- Directionality is narrower than condenser mics
- Easier to manage than condenser mics
Because of these features, it is very easy to handle.
You can set it up quickly and you don’t have to think about room acoustics so severely.
It is also highly recommended for Computer Music(´◔౪◔)◞
The M80 is perfect for when you want to record an idea in an instant, but with high quality sound.
Of course, you can also use it for live recording.
It’s a dynamic mic, so you can leave it in the mic holder as long as it’s not for long periods of time!
Recommended for Live! But it’s heavy to hold by hand
It’s a great sounding mic, and I’d recommend also using it live!
Some artists actually use this microphone (´◔౪◔)
However, if you are singing with a hand mic, the weight is rather heavy, so it may be difficult to handle.
If you are singing with it fixed to a microphone stand, you will have no problem.
It looks fancy and cool, so it’ll look great on stage!
Lots of color variations too!
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 RED w/ CHROME サウンドハウス
Wouldn’t it be great to see this color on stage!
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 PINK サウンドハウス
This is cute! I can feel the aura of something out of the ordinary.
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 GOLD サウンドハウス
This overwhelming Star Wars feeling,…it packs a punch.
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 CHERRY サウンドハウス
old school! This is easy to use as it looks.
The price is value for money considering the sound quality!
For this sound quality, the price is totally reasonable. A whale microphone(MD421) costs more.
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 サウンドハウス
I often see them used on the top of snares.
The sound quality is very unique, with no unpleasant peaks, and the sound comes through well.
The mid sound is also very powerful and cool!
I think it’s value for money!
Remember, it all depends on how you use it!
The M80 is a very good mic, but depending on how you use it, the results can vary quite a bit!
It’s not just this mic, but miking can make a surprising difference in sound quality.
The closer you get to the mic, the more low end you get, and the worse the sound will be (proximity effect).
TELEFUNKEN ( テレフンケン ) / M80 サウンドハウス
When recording a song with the M80, I recommend that you try to get about 40-50cm away from it.
I always adjust the distance from there.
Also, what kind of mic pre will you use?
What kind of sound color compressor will you use?
It can change the sound quite a bit, so please try different things!
summary
That was an article about the Telefunken M80!
This mic comes in many color variations, so it’s highly collectible, too.
The M80 can stand up to tough recording, so it’s useful in situations where you wouldn’t want to use a condenser mic too much!
Thank you for reading to the end!
