Telefunken M81-SH Low Profile Supercardioid Microphone

About: Telefunken M81-SH Low Profile Supercardioid Microphone

The low profile M81-SH is ideal for tight drum miking, brass or vocal applications where a smaller footprint is necessary.

• Same clear, condenser-like performance as the handheld M81 
• Smaller size and built-in mount allow for easier positioning
• Custom-wound impedance-matching audio transformer  
• High SPL handling and excellent off-axis rejection 
• Right-angle XLR cable included 
• Designed and hand assembled in the USA 
• Recommended Applications: Toms, Guitar amps on stage, Brass instruments 

Now lighter, shorter, and sleeker than ever, the redesigned M81-SH delivers improved performance and modernized styling, featuring a 40% reduction in overall weight, a 10% shorter length, vibration-dampening technology, and finishes matched to our handheld microphones. Updated for 2026, it sets a new standard for low-profile dynamic microphones. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for tight-fit applications such as drums and guitar amps on stage, as well as vocal positions for drummers and keyboard players where a full-size microphone may be obstructive. The M81-SH delivers the same character and high-SPL handling as its handheld counterparts, with a smooth frequency response, exceptional midrange articulation for brass, woodwinds, and percussion, and a Supercardioid pickup pattern that minimizes proximity effect and provides superior off-axis rejection.

Specifications

• Type: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 18 kHz, ±3 dB
• Capsule: 25mm Dynamic Moving Coil
• Transformer: TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik T80
• Sensitivity: 1.54 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
• Output Impedance: 325 Ω
• Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 135 dB
• Dimensions (LxDia.): 4.9 x 1.89 inch (114 mm x 48 mm)
• Weight: 0.46 lbs (210 g)

What's Included

• Right Angle XLR Cable
• Plastic Mount
• Zipper Bag