Telefunken Dynamic Series Product Manual page 5

M82
The M82 is a robust, end-address microphone that features a large dynamic
diaphragm with superb low frequency capabilities. Though it was designed
to capture fat and punchy kick drum tones, the two on-board EQ switches
make the M82 equally suited for a multitude of sources including vocals,
percussion, guitar and bass amplifiers, organ, and brass instruments. Both
the KICK EQ and HIGH BOOST switches function independently and give
the user the ability to tailor the microphone's response to the source with
ease. The M82 is hand-assembled and tested in our American facility.
Technical Specifications
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 25 Hz – 18 kHz, ± 3 dB
Kick EQ -6 dB at 350 Hz
High Boost +6 dB at 6 kHz to 10 kHz
Capsule 32 mm, Dynamic Moving Coil
Sensitivity 1.85 mV/Pa
Output Impedance 250 Ω
Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) 146 dB
Dimensions 155 mm L x 63 mm Dia
Weight 434 g
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M82 EQ Switch Function
The M82 is designed with a built-in switchable two band equalizer. This gives the user four distinct EQ curves
to select the ideal response for the sound source.
KICK EQ is a low midrange notch filter that provides a 6 dB
bandcut at 350 Hz, which removes the boxy character of the
kick drum and adds definition. Though this was designed
for kick drum, this EQ also caters to bass amps or any source
in need of clearing up the low midrange.
HIGH BOOST is a high frequency boost. This engages a slow
rising shelf on the frequency response starting around 2 kHz and
opens up the capsule's top end 6 dB at 10 kHz. This is great for
added high-end presence on your source.
Recommended EQ Settings
Setting 1: KICK EQ – OFF, HIGH BOOST – OFF
Vocals
Clean electric guitar
Brass & woodwind
Setting 2: KICK EQ – OFF, HIGH BOOST – ON
Broadcast voice
Distorted guitar amps
Mallet-based percussion
Setting 3: KICK EQ – ON, HIGH BOOST – OFF
Vintage kick drum sound
Bass cab
Organ Leslie cabinet bottom
Setting 4: KICK EQ – ON, HIGH BOOST – ON
Modern kick drum sound
Floor and rack toms
Dynamic Series
Kick drum with resonant head
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