With the treble boost switch engaged, my baritone voice is full and well balanced from low end, mids, to high end. Well controlled plosives and handling noise. I'd buy again.

At first, I wasn't sure if this sounded better than my previous go-to on kick. But after much more use, I can say with confidence that I really dig this mic. The low-mid notch and treble switches are extremely useful, but what I like on this mic is the overall response is fairly smooth, and it can capture mids very nicely opening it up to wider applications than just kick. It sounds good for modern as well as more vintage kick tones. It's a little like a beefier RE20 with no switches in, just a hair off the top end. With the switches it starts to approach modern scooped/hyped tones. I find the versatility to be worth it. Hell it even sounds good as a podcast vocal mic. Can easily recommend it

While $ might seem a bit steep for a kick drum microphone – especially when they're are a million different low-end dynamic mics on the market, all mostly useable – what truly sets the M82 apart from some of the others is its versatility. This microphone is essentially like buying 2-3 different microphones in one.

The EQ switches built into the M82 might be overlooked as a basic feature, but what this does is give you a simple option for drastically changing the attack, body, and resonance of the bass drum you're tracking. While some mics certainly have basic EQ features built in as well, the curves and diaphragm response on the M82 give the impression of a different mic––you're not just putting a curve on a source, it actually sounds like you're switching between a D6 to an e602 to a RE20. Considering the kick sound is often the second or third most important element in a track, why not spend a bit more and give yourself that versatility?

And like all Telefunken products, this one is built sturdy, definitely capable of surviving a beating in a working studio or on the road.

While I really don't like the "pre scooped" vibe of many kick mics, the tone shaping switches on the M82 are useful, musical, and right on the money. This mic sounds great. It's built like a German tank, and is really useful on many other applications. Great on kick, floor tom, bass, voiceover. And when I say great, I mean it outshines many of my go to mics I've been reaching for throughout a lot of years. There are still many sources I've yet to try it on, but I'm a happy convert!

Finally got to use this last week, I plugged it in positioned it in the hole of the kick drum and the sound was just amazing... I couldn't believe it was that great with no adjustment. Money well spent.

Let the records show that I'm a diehard Audio-Technica ATM25 microphone fan for bass drums. I want to hear the tone of the shell in my mix. I purchased a Telefunken M82 from Sweetwater which I have already posted a review here. It's not the same as an ATM25, it's different. But it's the only other mic that has grown on me for certain situations when I want a bit more thud rather than a rounder tone. I liked my first M82 so much that I had to have a second one for my other bass drums and gong drum. Still not convinced? Here's a psychic prediction: I don't think this will be my last M82.

This is my favorite kick mic (studio) of all time. You can get whatever you want from it with proximity, and the filter and boost switches. I'm using it with a Warm Audio 412 mic pre. Just amazing. For reasonable money. Great.

I've heard about the Telefunken M82 for years from a FOH engineer who raves about it. To be totally honest I'm very partial to the discontinued Audio-Technica ATM25 for all my kick drums. I'm running a Kelly Shu internal PRO mount for a dynamic microphone in tandem with a Kelly Shu internal FLATZ mount for the Sennheiser 901 boundary mic. The ATM25--to my ear--is the best natural sounding bass drum mic ever, especially for bass drums with non-ported reso heads. After purchasing the Telefunken M82 it is almost a dead toss up for my personal mic preference depending on which size kick drum I'm using. No other bass drum mic has ever caught my ear or rivaled the ATM25 . . . until now. For my 22" X 16" bass drum with the M82 and the mid-EQ switch engaged the sound/tone is exceptional. I've never been partial to other bass drum mic's with heavily scooped mids. They seem to make all bass drums sound exactly the same, but I still want to hear the tone of my drum and not just a pre-fab'ed "thud." The M82 captures my drum tone in spades. Don't get me wrong here, I'm still a huge fan of the ATM25, but given enough time the M82 may become my go to mic. If you can only afford one dynamic bass drum mic you need to seriously consider the M82. It offers you several sound/tone options with just the click of a switch (or two). My only regret is not picking up one sooner. Believe the hype. It's that good!

I was having problems getting a good kick drum sound.......I put one of these babies in the drum,and just about anything on the outside,In my case its a D6,,,,, problem solved for sure...

I was looking for another large diaphragm dynamic. I normally use an RE-20 and sometimes add an EW Kickpad in-line.
The M82 immediately gave me the weight I was looking for. Engaging the eq switches helped fine tune the attack and remove "mud". Given the variety of kick drums a studio will encounter, the M82 seems to me a great choice for your mic locker.

Hand-assembled and tested in CT, USA, the M82 is a robust dynamic microphone that features a large 35mm diaphragm with superb low frequency capabilities.

In the standard mode, it is a great sounding kick drum mic. It can handle up to 146db. It has a little deeper sound than the Audix D6, and less top end as well. The M82's EQ switch engages a passive filter that reduces some of the lower mid-range frequencies (centered around 350Hz) commonly cut when processing a kick drum. This helps to keep your kick drum from sounding "boxy" and allows the low end to remain strong. This setting is tailored specifically for kick drum use.

However it does not stop there. There is also a high boost from 2kHz with a 6dB boost by 10kHz. For kick drum use, this allows for more beater attack when placed inside a kick drum. This gives you the option to have either a vintage-style kick drum sound, or a more modern sound. It also sounds great for voice over with a pod cast, as well as using it to mic a guitar or bass amps. They even have a special broadcast edition that includes a shockmount and boom arm. It requires less db than a Shure SM7b and I prefer the top end of it over the Shure.

Build quality and looks is also excellent. Highly recommended.

This microphone is excellent. Everything you'd expect from a high quality company like Telefunken. I don't think many people would associate the term "clarity" when talking about a kick mic. But this microphone captures kick drums in a way that no other mic I've used has been able to (RE320, Beta 52, D6, D112). Along with flexibility of the different tone option with the mid cut and presence boost you can tailor your sound at the source much easier than switching out an entire microphone. I'm very exciting to use this on some other sources to see how it does, but it's certainly going to be my go-to kick mic from now on.

My only small gripe with this is that the clip design is somewhat bulky so when a drummer is using something like the Kickport it's somewhat difficult to get the mic deep into the drum without the clip touching the porthole and that can cause some noises if the rubbing is severe. Takes a little more time to find the perfect spot to keep that from happening, but it's well worth it in the end.

I bought this kick drum mic to go along with a paid of Telefunken M60 FET small condenser mics for primarily drum recording. With just a bit of parallel bus compression, this kick drum mic sat nicely right in the mix for a latin jazz/samba piece I recently recorded and mixed. The filter switches are nice to have. I had no phasing issues with the overhead mics and the room mic. I like Telefunken dynamic mics. Their M80 is a great vocal mic and also useful on a snare drum or guitar cabinet. Impedence levels are different than Shure mics. They require more gain, but they have an EQ curve and warmth I find much more agreeable than the industry standard bearer. Matched with a good preamp, you can't go wrong with this mic in a drum recording.

I've used many kick microphones over the years. All have their strengths and weaknesses, and are applicable to certain situations. The M82 is the first kick mic I've owned that works well in any situation.

Recording an 18" jazz kick with a closed front head? Leave both switches flat.

Want a gentle ballad type kick that still works in a rock mix? Scoop the mids.

Going for a modern rock sound? Scoop the mids and boost the highs.

I haven't used the mic yet for anything but kick - I'm sure it excels as a voice over mic, or a bass cab also.

Just used this mic for the first time last weekend. The result was a very solid response. The full spectrum of lows along with all the resonance I expect from a bass drum mic really came through for the progressive style rock I play. The only downside is the lack of a hard case, but a nice mic that comes with a solid mount, leather case and a quality cord. For the money this is the best bass mic I've found that can also be used on guitar cabs.