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Beyerdynamic M 160 MK2 hypercardioid double-ribbon studio microphone with compact design and metal grille.

Brand: Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic M 160 MK2 Hypercardioid Double-Ribbon Microphone

SKU: BD730165
Sale price  $1,499.00 (6% off RRP)
Regular price  RRP $1,599.00
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Description
Dynamic double-band microphones are unique in sound, manufacturing technology, and history. A special feature of the M 160 is its directional characteristic. Thanks to its high cardioid characteristic, unusual for a ribbon mic, the M 160 reduces background noise by 25 dB at 110° and picks up less sound from behind, making it less susceptible to ambient noise. This makes it particularly suitable for the studio as well as the stage. The M 160 can be used as an M/S microphone in conjunction with the double ribbon microphone M 130 (directional pattern 8). The manufacturing process of the M160 is so complex that the microphone has been handcrafted since 1957 by a small team of employees at beyerdynamic in Heilbronn. In 2019, the M 160 was inducted into the NAMM TEC Awards Technology Hall of Fame.

Features

  • Balanced treble, high impulse fidelity & very good transient reproduction
  • Iconic dynamic double-ribbon microphone with warm and silky sound
  • Exceptional on electric guitar amp, Hihat and overhead
  • Hypercardioid polar pattern
  • Handmade since 1957

Specifications

  • Transducer type: Dynamic
  • Operating principle: Pressure gradient
  • Frequency response: 40 - 18,000 Hz
  • Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
  • Rear attenuation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB at 110°
  • Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa): .1.0 mV/Pa (= -60 dBV)
  • Nominal impedance: 200 Ω
  • Load impedance: 1000 Ω
  • Diaphragm: Pure aluminium
  • Case/finish: Brass
  • Connector: XLR, 3-pin, male
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