Telefunken M80 Black - Dynamic Microphone

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I find the genre, stage SPL and vocal tone that I’m amplifying really dictates the choice I’ll end up using. You have to listen to the source and its surrounding environment before making a judgement call on the type of microphone you might want to use. You can’t pigeonhole yourself into using a certain type of microphone because it’s really expensive, or because someone like Adele or Kasabian use it live... A gentle roll-off of the low end from 200Hz does a good job of counteracting the proximity effect. This means you can sing right next to the grill without worrying too much about sound quality. There’s lots of reasons why the M80 is a great choice for live performance. Whilst many industry-standard mics are cardioid (such as the SM58), the M80 has a super-cardioid pattern. Most dynamic microphones are passive devices that eat gain like there’s no tomorrow. This is a problem because although you can buy a pro-level dynamic mic for a very reasonable amount of money, you’ll also have to stump up for a pro-level interface or preamp, which don’t come cheap. If only there was another way. Can anyone comment on the Telefunken M80 or AKG D7 compared to any of the mics I've mentioned? Also, would a condenser be a better option? I've been considering the Shure Beta 87a, Rode S1 and Audix VX5?

Having such a tight polar pattern also requires a specific microphone technique. You need to be positioned right in front of the mic, making sure not to stray too far, as you’ll hear this in the sound. And finally there’s the extended and boosted high-end. This provides that much needed air and sparkle to the voice when compared to the SM58. Mapp also places great importance in doing your research: “Make sure to pay attention to the spec sheets for frequency response as well as polar pattern. Some mics, while being cardioid at 1kHz, can occasionally become omni below that. This may need to be tamed a bit, which is why all of my vocal mics are sent to a subgroup with a graphic EQ to help maintain the individual channel EQ tone, but still allow for more control from the graphic as well as notch filters. I do feel it’s good to experiment with similar types and flavours of similar (and drastically different) vocal mics on artists, as it tends to give you a little more perspective on microphone choices and when to use (or avoid) them in a given situation. The diaphragm on the Telefunken M80 is super thin, which gives it a fast, un-colored response that captures your sound with incredible detail. Because it's not a midrange-heavy mic like some dynamic mics, it's not just for vocals. You can get great results with the M80 in front of a guitar amp, over a snare drum, or virtually any other instrument that needs a detailed, well-balanced microphone. Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone Features:Typically for a condenser microphone, the d:facto 4018 has a much broader frequency range than a dynamic microphone, but things get really interesting when you swap and switch its two available capsules. The 4018VL capsule has an ultra-flat linear response, while the 4018V has a mild presence boost that starts at about 7kHz. This gives you the opportunity to fine-tune the d:facto 4018 to suit your range and style. Of course, there’s a ‘but’. Off the record, even Shure’s own people would candidly admit that the SM58 had been so successful that it didn’t just inhibit its competitors in the marketplace, it inhibited Shure as well, and fixed people’s perceptions in an unhelpful way. There was a price the customer paid for the industry standard vocal mic, and that was it. Introducing a better mic at a higher price became difficult when the market was quite satisfied with what it already had, thank you very much. If the SM58 saw off competitors from other microphone manufacturers, it also hindered Shure from improving the breed. The M80 also features an American made custom wound impedance matching transformer which is where the magic really takes place. When coupled with our proprietary capsule assembly, the results have won hearts and minds in far less time since it's introduction than we ever imagined possible. Matt goes on to describe three very different reasons for choosing DPA d:facto mics with three very different artists: “With Joel Compass it was about quality and prestige. It was all about getting Joel onto in-ear monitors and giving him the studio-quality (his natural habitat) sound that he wanted to hear up close in his ears. We also did a lot of TV and radio in the promotion phases and it was great to be allowed to use our ‘live mic’ with renowned broadcast engineers in the studio environment. The human voice is a rich, emotive instrument that’s capable of whipping us into an intense frenzy one minute and seducing us into a state of deep meditative calm the next. It’s such a unique, varied instrument, too. Beyoncé sounds nothing like St Vincent, and neither of them sound anything like Dave Grohl. We wouldn’t have it any other way, but this mercurial quality does mean that not all mics suit all voices.

One major difference between the two mics is the total frequency range. While the Shure Beta 58A extends up to an impressive 16 kHz, the Telefunken M80 goes way beyond, reaching 18 kHz. That’s higher than the hearing range of most adults! Telefunken M80 ไมโครโฟนแบบไดนามิคคุณภาพสูง ที่สามารถรับความถี่เสียงได้กว้างและทนแรงดันเสียงที่ SPL ได้มากกว่า ให้เสียงที่อุ่น มีรายละเอียดดี พุ่ง ปลายแหลมคมชัดคล้ายกับการใช้งานไมค์คอนเดนเซอร์ โดยที่ปราศจากการเพิ่มเสียงที่หอนในย่านเสียงกลางสูงที่เราไม่ต้องการ มาพร้อมที่จับไมค์และซองหนังอย่างดี

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With a robust build quality and a sparkling high-end this dynamic supercardioid mic is a favourite for lead vocals and snare drums, and a perfect companion on the road.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if some live vocal performances could match the sonic quality of studio recordings? We’re thinking more Lana Del Rey than Lemmy, god rest his soul. That’s the goal of the Audio-Technica AE5400, which is essentially an AT4050 studio microphone skilfully reimagined for the stage. For jazz or classical, I typically recommend the Neumann KMS105. Again, they are about as sturdy as a condenser mic designed for touring can be, and they have the Neumann sound quality. Singers always seem to enjoy singing into them. There are some other options to note. The DPA d:facto is a wonderfully open natural-sounding vocal mic. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a very natural detailed sound.

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The M80 is available in some seriously bling colourways. Fluro pink, yellow, orange, gold – no fewer than 15, in fact. You can even mix and match the colour of the body and grille for maximum stage presence.

Many broadcasters like to close-mic because the resulting proximity effect gives their voice a warm richness. But there’s a problem. Many broadcasters also like to fidget, turn their head, move about and generally forget that their lips are supposed to remain as close to the mic as possible. This monkeying about changes the tone of their performance drastically. Warm and rich one second, thin and whiny the next. So, if you have the budget, stop miking up drums with that strange assortment of microphones you found lying around the studio, and instead invest in a few good sets made specifically for the job. You won't regret it. Truth be told, I was a condenser snob until I heard a lady sing in a local club using a dynamic Sennheiser e935; it sounded like a studio mic. The warmth, the air, the whole thing. So I bought one and loved it, even though that mic has noticable proximity effect--which did work well on that lady's voice. The resulting character is open – airy but authoritative. A good choice for lead vocals and snare applications. Despite the high-end presence, transients are well tamed and handling noise is nicely subdued.So, if you like to move around a lot, avoid really tight patterns. Similarly, if you’re constantly attaching and unclipping your mic from a stand, look for a mic with low handling noise. The biggest issue with USB mics of any kind is that there are very few pro-level models on the market right now, but fortunately that’s slowly changing. You’ll find some great examples in this guide.