Telefunken | USA Introduces New Ela M 80 Dynamic Microphone
Stage & Studio Mic First in New Dynamic Line

Pictured is the new Telefunken | USA M 80 Dynamic Microphone.

South Windsor, CT, August, 2008 — Award-winning Telefunken | USA has introduced the new Ela M 80 dynamic cardioid microphone. The extremely rugged M 80 is designed for both stage and studio, performance and recording. Its directional pickup pattern and wide frequency response yield a microphone that provides an ideal blend of functionality, isolation, and a distinctively pleasing tone. The M 80 is sonically open, requiring little or no EQ to fit into a live or recorded mix. Minimal proximity effect gives the microphone a smooth, balanced presence that is neither boomy nor overpowering.

The M 80 combines a low-mass voice coil with an extremely thin Mylar membrane and a high quality step-up output transformer from AMI/TAB-Funkenwerk®. Its extremely rugged design is built to withstand severe performance abuse, while its black rubberized finish, recessed Telefunken badge, and chromed head grill give it the classic Telefunken look.

The M 80 exhibits superior feedback rejection in a live environment. On vocals, the response is clear and controlled, capturing the nuances of a performance with great detail while keeping sibilance and handling noise to a minimum. On drums, the M 80 is tight, punchy and open, with emphasis on the initial attack. Guitars respond with richness and clarity, horns position effortlessly in the mix, and percussion is projected with straightforward presence.

The M 80 dynamic microphone ships with a leather pouch, microphone clip and chrome headgrill for $239. Telefunken | USA is also offering the M 80 in a limited edition Studio Set package that ships with an additional black headgrill and wooden mic box for $269.

For more information about the Ela M 80 visit the dedicated website: www.m80mic.com.

For more information about Telefunken | USA, call 860.882.5919.

Photos of bands using the M 80s

(Left to Right) Grace Potter, Al from MOE, Big Head Todd, and Umphrey's McGee
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In October 2006, Telefunken USA visited Java Jive Studios in Joelton, TN for an exclusive session featuring the entire Telefunken | USA product line. The new Ela M 260 small diaphragm tube mic and the RM-5C ribbon mic were both debuted to an enthusiastic group of professional audio engineers, musicians and producers. Also featured in the session were the Ela M 251, the U47M, the Ela M 12 and the R-F-T series microphones. Source instruments included acoustic guitar, mandolin, violin, upright bass, dobro, male vocal and drum set. Here is your chance to hear the new Telefunken | USA mics in your own studio environment. Click here to download the session files and import them into your choice of DAW.