Product Overview

Stunning Classic Aesthetics Combined with True Condenser-Like Performance

Transitioning from a premium wired studio setup to a multi-channel wireless transmitter platform can often introduce subtle performance drops, leaving lead vocals feeling compressed, dark, or buried in a dense stage mix. The Telefunken M80-WH2 Nickel overcomes this limitation by bringing the high-definition, airy top-end shimmer of the flagship M80 microphone to major wireless transmitter systems, wrapped in a luxurious, durable metal finish.

The "WH2" designation highlights its distinct structural profile and elegant satin nickel-plated body paired with a matching nickel-plated metal mesh grille. This bright, premium look is highly favored for broadcast television, red carpet live performances, houses of worship, and touring vocalists who want their gear to shine under modern lighting. Built around a universal concentric gold conductor plate, it screws effortlessly onto compatible wireless handheld transmitters, transforming a standard wireless setup into an audiophile-grade performance engine.

Product Description

Low-Mass Membrane and Hand-Wound T80 Step-Up Transformer:

The stunning high-frequency detail and rapid response of the M80-WH2 Nickel are rooted in its advanced internal transducer design. It utilizes a proprietary 25 mm dynamic moving coil assembly matched with an ultra-thin, low-mass membrane layer. Free from the physical drag and mass of traditional dynamic diaphragms, the capsule reacts instantly to fast vocal transients and subtle pitch variations without over-compressing or losing clarity.

To deliver true analog weight inside a wireless footprint, Telefunken's engineers packed their proprietary Telefunken Elektroakustik T80 step-up transformer into the base of the capsule body. Hand-wound and calibrated to strict tolerances in the USA, this premium transformer provides the M80-WH2 with its signature depth, dynamic range, and high internal headroom. It ensures clean impedance matching with digital or analog transmitter circuits, resulting in a rich midrange focus and open highs that slice through loud live instruments with minimal console EQ.

Focused Supercardioid Pattern and Balanced Proximity Control:

The M80-WH2 Nickel is optimized to manage the strict acoustic demands of high-volume concert stages, outdoor arenas, and multi-instrument live tracking. Its highly directional Supercardioid polar pattern maintains an exceptionally tight pickup zone directly in front of the headgrille. This ensures maximum rejection of off-axis stage wash, guitar amplifier bleed, and loud monitor wedges, significantly reducing the risk of sudden feedback loops.

The internal acoustic ports of the capsule housing are precisely calibrated to minimize the proximity effect. When an energetic vocalist sings right up against the grille or cups the microphone during intense sections, the capsule prevents boomy mid-bass buildup and low-end distortion. It delivers an intimate, crisp vocal line with a tailored presence lift between 2 kHz and 10 kHz that keeps the vocal articulation perfectly defined.

Universal Multi-Brand Compatibility and Premium American Assembly:

Every M80-WH2 Nickel capsule is precision-machined, hand-assembled, and frequency-verified at Telefunken’s headquarters in South Windsor, Connecticut. The base features industry-standard 1.25"-28 male mounting threads and concentric gold-plated contact rings, mating seamlessly with premium handheld transmitters from Shure, Lectrosonics, and Sony. Built to survive rigorous global tours, the capsule is wrapped in an industrial zinc housing with a brilliant nickel plating, ensuring long-lasting durability and a timeless appearance night after night.

Key Features

• PREMIUM NICKEL FINISH: Elegant, satin nickel-plated body and matching nickel mesh grille provide a classic, high-end look on camera and stage.

• CONDENSER-LIKE WIRELESS DETAIL: Delivers an open-air, detailed high-frequency response using a rugged moving coil design.

• CUSTOM AMERICAN T80 TRANSFORMER: Features an internal, hand-wound Telefunken transformer for pristine impedance matching and analog depth.

• LOW-MASS DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY: 25 mm ultra-thin membrane responds instantly to vocal inflections without boxy midrange compression.

• SUPERIOR FEEDBACK REJECTION: Tight supercardioid polar pattern isolates the main vocalist while aggressively blocking off-axis stage bleed.

• BALANCED LOW-END PORTING: Tailored capsule acoustics reduce the proximity effect, maintaining vocal clarity when used close up.

• ROBUST 135 dB SPL HEADROOM: Effortlessly handles intense, powerful vocal performances without internal capsule clipping or distortion.

• UNIVERSAL TRANS-MATING THREADS: Screws directly onto leading Shure, Lectrosonics, and Sony handheld wireless transmitter bodies.

• HAND-CALIBRATED IN THE USA: Assembled, tuned, and quality-tested by hand at Telefunken's Connecticut facility.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included in the Box

• 1 x Telefunken M80-WH2 Dynamic Series Wireless Capsule Head Unit (Nickel Finish)

• 1 x Official Telefunken Elektroakustik Limited Warranty & User Registration Card