Telefunken M81 Satin Gold Dynamic Microphone
The Telefunken M81 Satin Gold is a refined and luxurious edition of the versatile M81 dynamic microphone, finished in a stunning satin gold body with a chrome grille. Built to deliver consistent, full-range performance across a wide variety of sources, the M81 Satin Gold offers the same world-class sound as the original, now in a visually striking package perfect for stage, studio, and broadcast environments.
Designed to deliver a flatter frequency response than the M80, the M81 excels on sources where brightness is already present — such as snare drums, electric guitars, brass, and certain vocal styles. Its low-mass diaphragm and custom-wound impedance-matching transformer provide a clean, natural tone with articulate mids and a smoother top end, making it highly adaptable for live sound and studio tracking.
The M81’s cardioid polar pattern ensures focused sound capture with excellent rejection of ambient noise and feedback, making it ideal for loud stages or close-miking applications. Whether you’re a front-of-house engineer, recording artist, podcaster, or content creator, the M81 Satin Gold delivers precise, professional-grade results.
Each microphone is hand-assembled in the USA with premium components and rugged all-metal construction to withstand the demands of touring and daily studio use. The satin gold finish adds a touch of sophistication for artists and engineers who value performance and presentation.
Key Features:
- Dynamic microphone with smooth, neutral voicing
- Stunning satin gold finish with chrome grille
- Low-mass diaphragm for accurate transient response
- Custom-wound transformer for clean, full-range output
- Cardioid polar pattern with excellent off-axis rejection
- High SPL handling with low distortion
- Ideal for vocals, amps, snare drums, brass, and podcasts
- Hand-built in the USA with rugged, tour-ready design
Ideal Applications:
- Live vocals and stage performance
- Guitar and bass amplifiers
- Snare drums, overheads, and percussion
- Brass and woodwind instruments
- Podcasting, streaming, and studio voice recording
Technical Specifications:
- Type: Dynamic moving coil microphone
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 18 kHz
- Sensitivity: 1.35 mV/Pa
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Maximum SPL: >135 dB
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Finish: Satin gold body with chrome grille
- Dimensions: Length 184 mm x Diameter 48 mm
- Weight: 430 g
- Power Requirements: None (passive)
- Manufactured in: USA
The Telefunken M81 Satin Gold is a powerful, stylish tool for capturing vocals and instruments with precision and polish. Whether on stage or in the studio, it delivers premium tone in a microphone that looks just as impressive as it sounds.
