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Silver cylindrical condenser microphone with shock mount and tabletop stand

TASCAM

TASCAM TM-80 Condenser Microphone 18mm 136dB 77dB S/N 48V Phantom Power

SKU CH-P1QR-H5S68

Cardioid condenser microphone with 18mm aluminium diaphragm, 136dB max SPL, 77dB signal-to-noise, 48V phantom power, includes shockmount, stand and XLR cable

  • 18mm aluminum diaphragm captures detailed vocals
  • Cardioid pattern rejects off-axis room noise
  • 136dB max SPL handles loud sources cleanly
  • 77dB signal-to-noise ratio keeps recordings quiet
  • Die-cast zinc body with shockmount reduces vibration

Home-studio condenser microphone

The TASCAM TM-80 is a cardioid condenser microphone built for home recording. Its 18mm pure aluminium diaphragm captures vocals and acoustic instruments with a rich, full sound. Internal circuitry is optimised to reduce noise and distortion. The package includes a tabletop stand, a six-foot XLR cable and an elastic shockmount to minimise rumble.

Sustained-load behaviour

The microphone handles a maximum SPL of 136dB at 1kHz with one percent THD, so loud sources stay clean during long sessions. A signal-to-noise ratio of 77dB keeps the noise floor low across extended takes. Phantom power from 9 to 48VDC provides stable operation without voltage sag. Die-cast zinc housing dissipates heat to maintain consistent performance.

Pre-purchase checks

Verify that your audio interface or mixer supplies 48V phantom power on the XLR input. Confirm you have a free XLR channel for the six-foot cable included in the box. Ensure desk space for the 48mm by 165mm by 48mm body plus the supplied tabletop stand. The cardioid pattern rejects off-axis sound, so plan microphone placement accordingly.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much self-noise will the TM-80 add when I record quiet sources all day?

The condenser capsule has a 77 dB signal-to-noise ratio, so self-noise stays low during extended sessions.

What extra gear do I need to start recording with the TM-80 right away?

An audio interface or mixer that supplies 9 to 48 V phantom power and an XLR input is required.

Can I plug the TM-80 into the same XLR cable and interface I already use for my older dynamic mic?

Yes — the TM-80 uses a standard XLR output and the box includes a six-foot XLR cable, so it connects directly to your existing interface.

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