Telefunken Elektroakustik has unveiled the M82 dynamic cardioid microphone. Following the same design approach as Telefunken’s Dynamic Series microphones, the M82 aims to offer ‘a superior alternative’ to familiar large-diaphragm dynamic microphones.

Hand-assembled and tested in the company facility in the US, the M82 is a robust dynamic microphone that features a large 35mm diaphragm with particular low-frequency capabilities. The M82 uses an end-address format and features two EQ switches – Kick EQ and High Boost. These function independently of each other, providing four settings.

The M82’s Kick EQ switch engages a passive filter that reduces some of the lower mid-range frequencies (centred around 350Hz) commonly cut when processing a kick drum. This helps to keep the kick drum from sounding ‘boxy’ and allows the low end to remain strong. This particular setting is tailored specifically for kick drum use.

The High Boost switch tilts the upper mid-range and high frequencies (starting around 2kHz with a 6dB boost by 10kHz). For kick drum use, this gives more beater attack when placed inside a kick drum. This gives the option of either a vintage-style kick drum sound, or a more modern sound. For a source such as vocals or guitar amps, the high boost provides further articulation and airiness in the upper register.

Though it was designed for kick drum miking, the two EQ switches make the M82 suited to use with vocals, percussion, broadcast voice, guitar and bass amplifiers, organ and brass instruments.

Constructionwise, the mic borrows heavily from the U47 body style by had has a similar a head grille. Finished in a durable smooth black finish on grille and body, the M82 has bee rigorously tested to survive as a kick drum microphone in both studio and on stage.

The Elektroakustik M82 is delivered with a stand mount adapter and protective zipper case. An optional elastic suspension mount is available. It carries an MSRP of US$399.

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