Product Overview

Elite Stealth Aesthetics Combined with Studio-Grade Condenser Performance

Transitioning from a premium wired setup to a multi-channel wireless transmitter platform can often introduce subtle performance losses, resulting in rolled-off highs or dense low-mid muddiness. The Telefunken M80-WHB solves this challenge by bringing the high-definition, airy frequency response of the flagship wired M80 to leading wireless transmitter ecosystems.

The "B" in the WHB suffix designates its professional, matte black body paired with a matching black metal grille. This all-black styling is ideal for broadcast television, theatrical stages, houses of worship, and touring artists who prefer a clean visual appearance that blends in under stage lights. Developed from the custom-machined touring modifications pioneered by Telefunken engineers for stadium-level bands like Green Day, the M80-WHB features a gold-plated conductor ring pattern that turns a standard wireless handheld into a studio-grade vocal engine.

Product Description

Low-Mass Mylar Transducer and Hand-Wound T80 Audio Transformer:

The striking high-end presence and rapid accuracy of the M80-WHB are rooted in its advanced capsule engineering. It features a custom 25 mm dynamic moving coil assembly paired with a super-thin low-mass Mylar membrane. Free from the physical drag and mass of standard dynamic diaphragms, the capsule reacts instantly to lightning-fast transient changes, capturing crisp vocal peaks and subtle performance details without internal compression.

To maintain raw analog depth within a small wireless footprint, Telefunken neatly packs their proprietary Telefunken Elektroakustik T80 step-up transformer into the base of the capsule. Hand-wound and calibrated at their Connecticut facility, this transformer provides the M80-WHB with its trademark warmth, structural depth, and high analog headroom. It matches impedances cleanly with digital or analog transmitter circuits, resulting in a rich midrange focus and open highs that slice through dense live mixes with minimal console equalization.

Tight Supercardioid Control and Anti-Proximity Porting:

The M80-WHB is optimized to handle high-gain demands on loud concert stages and in multi-instrument live settings. Its highly directional Supercardioid polar pattern keeps the pickup zone focused directly in front of the capsule. This tight pattern offers excellent off-axis rejection, blocking stage wash, cymbal spill, and floor wedge monitor noise to significantly lower the risk of sudden feedback.

The internal acoustic ports of the capsule housing are precisely tuned to minimize the proximity effect. When a vocalist sings tightly against the grille or cups the microphone during intense performances, 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 helps the vocal sit clearly on top of the mix.

Universal Compatibility and Tour-Grade Architecture:

Every M80-WHB capsule is precision-machined, hand-assembled, and frequency-calibrated 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. This design mates perfectly with premium handheld transmitters from Shure, Lectrosonics, and Sony. Built to withstand demanding tour schedules, the capsule is wrapped in an industrial matte black zinc casing and topped with a reinforced black mesh headgrille, ensuring daily durability and top-tier performance night after night.

Key Features

• STEALTH MATTE BLACK FINISH: Finished in a professional all-black colorway (black body and black grille) to blend smoothly on stage and screen.

• CONDENSER-LIKE AUDIO DETAIL: Delivers open-air high-frequency response and crisp detail using a rugged dynamic moving coil system.

• CUSTOM AMERICAN T80 TRANSFORMER: Houses a custom-wound Telefunken step-up transformer for flawless impedance matching and analog depth.

• LOW-MASS MYLAR MEMBRANE: 25 mm ultra-thin capsule element delivers quick transient speed and eliminates boxy midrange buildup.

• SUPERIOR FEEDBACK REJECTION: Focused supercardioid polar pattern limits off-axis stage bleed and monitor feedback.

• 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 sound pressure levels without internal capsule distortion or clipping.

• REDUCED HANDLING NOISE GAIN: Advanced internal damping isolates the capsule body from hand vibrations and movement clicks.

• HAND-TESTED IN THE USA: Proudly assembled, calibrated, and quality-verified at Telefunken's facility in Connecticut.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included in the Box

• 1 x Telefunken M80-WHB Dynamic Series Wireless Capsule Head Unit (All-Black Finish)

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