The Telefunken Elektroakustik M81SH Shorty Dynamic Microphone is compact version of the M81, yet retains its same sonic fingerprint. This makes positioning it on drums, guitar amplifiers and tight-fit applications.

Now lighter, shorter, and sleeker than ever, the M81SH 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, this 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 M81SH 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.

Telefunken Elektroakustik M81SH Shorty Dynamic Microphone Features

• Lower profile microphone with included right angle XLR cable
• Minimal proximity effect, superior feedback rejection, and an articulate mid-range
• Top end is pulled back a bit, yielding a flatter overall frequency response
• Great tool for fattening up toms, percussion and horns, or taming brighter vocals or thinner sounding

Telefunken Elektroakustik M81SH Shorty Dynamic Microphone 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: 114 mm L x 48 mm Dia
• Weight: 210 g

Telefunken Elektroakustik M81SH Shorty Dynamic Microphone Includes

• Telefunken Elektroakustik M81SH Shorty Dynamic Microphone
• Drum Mount 
• Padded Bag
• XLR Cable w/ Right Angle 
• Manufacturer Warranty