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Modest Mouse | Isaac Brock Stage-Used Telefunken M80 Microphone (circa 2018)
Currency:USD
Category:Memorabilia / Music Memorabilia
Start Price:100.00 USD
Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
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An owned and used Telefunken M80 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone in gold finish, from the working inventory of Modest Mouse, acquired from The Official Modest Mouse Reverb Store in September 2024. The microphone is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Isaac Brock.
Video Documentation
[YouTube] Full Concert · VooDoo Music + Arts Experience, City Park, New Orleans (October 28, 2018)
Note: The video linked above documents Modest Mouse's full performance at VooDoo Music + Arts Experience and shows Isaac Brock using the Telefunken M80 model during this era. This is provided as a contextual performance example illustrating the microphone's use in Brock's live setup; it is not a definitive visual match of this specific unit.
Historical Context
Modest Mouse are an American indie rock band formed in Issaquah, Washington in 1992, led by Isaac Brock (vocals, guitar). The band are regarded as one of the most influential acts in American independent rock, known for Brock's distinctive vocal style and the band's eclectic, unconventional arrangements.
Their albums The Lonesome Crowded West (1997), The Moon & Antarctica (2000), and the breakthrough Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2004) are widely recognized as landmark recordings.
The Telefunken M80 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone is a professional-grade live performance microphone designed for high-SPL vocal and instrument applications, featuring a supercardioid polar pattern for stage isolation and detailed, high-output dynamic response. Its robust build and sonic characteristics make it a preferred choice for demanding live vocal applications, and Brock's use of this model across this era is consistent with the Modest Mouse live setup of the period.
Stage & Performance Use
This microphone was part of Modest Mouse's active performance inventory and was used primarily for live performance, as confirmed by the original Reverb listing. Isaac Brock is documented using the Telefunken M80 model throughout Modest Mouse's live performances during this period, as visible in concert footage from the era including the VooDoo Music + Arts Experience performance linked above.
Specifications
· Manufacturer: Telefunken Elektroakustik
· Model: M80 Custom Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
· Finish: Gold
· Type: Dynamic
· Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
· Electronics: Passive/Analog
· Connection: Wired (XLR)
· Serial Number: Not present on unit
Condition
Very Good (Used). Exhibits minor scuffs and scratches from general use. Functions correctly.
Included Items
1 full-color canvas print of the microphone in stage use, as illustrated in the listing imagery. Contemporary vinyl album sleeve (used) for We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (Modest Mouse, 2007).
Original unused Modest Mouse All Access fabric backstage pass — red ground with distressed white "MODEST MOUSE" lettering, a central wild boar illustration, and "ALL ACCESS" along the lower register with ornate scroll detail. Peel-off adhesive backing intact. Unused.
Provenance
Acquired from The Official Modest Mouse Reverb Store in September 2024. The original listing was titled "Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone - Gold Owned by Modest Mouse" and confirmed the microphone as part of the band's inventory.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity bearing the Modest Mouse logo, dated September 5, 2024. The Model field is noted as "Telefunken M80 Dynamic Microphone"; the Serial Number field is blank. Isaac Brock's signature appears on the certificate.
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