TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik
TELEFUNKEN M82
Large-diaphragm dynamic (moving coil), cardioid, for kick drum and broadcast voice, with two EQ switches; end-address
Power None: a dynamic mic needs no power. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −54.7 dBV/Pa computed
- Max SPL
- 146 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 77%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 82%
- Rated range
- 25 – 18k Hz
vs 19 end-address dynamics
Takes louder sound than 67% of 19 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
1 of 2; all under Recommended for.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual 2024 03, p. 5.
Audio Precision plot, "RMS Level -> Normalize (dB)": normalised to 0 dB at 1 kHz. Distance, room and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 32 mm dynamic moving coil"large dynamic diaphragm". | p. 5 |
| Sensitivity | −54.7 dBV/Pa (1.85 mV/Pa)Not stated by the manufacturer: Stated as 1.85 mV/Pa; converted: 20·log10(0.00185) = -54.7. The product page adds "±1 dB". | |
| Max SPL | 146 dB SPL1% THD. "Maximum SPL (for 1% THD): 146 dB". | |
| Output impedance | 250 ohmoutput impedance | |
| Rated frequency range | 25 Hz to 18 kHz±3 dB. "Frequency Range: 25 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3 dB". | |
| Switches | kick EQ: off, on; high boost: off, on"KICK EQ" and "HIGH BOOST" switch independently: "four distinct EQ curves". | |
| Connector | XLRThe XLR connector is held in the body by a recessed set screw. | p. 7 |
| Weight | 434 g | p. 5 |
| Dimensions | 63 × 155 mm"155 mm L x 63 mm Dia": diameter × length. | |
| Supplied accessories | M 782 stand mount; SGMC-5R 5 m right-angle XLR cable; ZB82 zipper bagIncluded accessories table; the M82 Podcast set adds the M 788 podcast arm. | p. 2 |
| Kick EQ | -6 dB at 350 Hz: a low-midrange notch that "removes the boxy character of the kick drum" | p. 5 |
| High boost | +6 dB at 6 kHz to 10 kHz: a slow rising shelf from about 2 kHz, 6 dB up at 10 kHz | |
| Recommended settings | Both off: vocals, clean guitar, brass and woodwind. High boost: broadcast voice, distorted guitar amps, mallet percussion. Kick EQ: vintage kick, bass cab, Leslie bottom. Both on: modern kick, toms, kick with resonant head | |
| Assembly | Hand-assembled and tested in TELEFUNKEN's American facility | |
| From the product page | ||
| Sensitivity tolerance | ±1 dB | |
Documents
- Dynamic Series Microphone Product Manual: M80, M81, M822024 update with WH2
- Dynamic Series Microphone Product Manual: M80, M81, M82March 2024
- M82product page
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.
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