Beyerdynamic M 160

DYNAMIC DOUBLE-RIBBON MICROPHONE (HYPERCARDIOID)

The M 160 impresses with its flexible application options. In addition to drum and amp miking, the wide frequency response and fine-detailing sound also comes into effect on acoustic guitars, brass instruments and string instruments.

A special feature of the M 160 is its polar pattern. Due to its hypercardioid polar pattern, which is unusual for ribbon microphones, the M 160 is less susceptible to ambient noise, as it reduces background noise by 25 dB at 110° and also picks up less sound from behind. This makes it ideal primarily for the studio, but also on stage.

Together with the M 130 double-ribbon microphone (polar pattern: figure-eight), the M 160 can be used for M/S miking.

FEATURES

• Dynamic double-ribbon microphone
• Ideal for use with guitar amps and drums
• Hypercardioid polar pattern
• Warm and silky sound
• High impulse fidelity and good transient response
• Handcrafted in Germany

SUPPLIED ACCESSORY

• MA-CL 25 Microphone clamp with 3/8" internal thread, with internal diameter of 25 mm

TECHNICAL 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
• Dimensions: length 164 mm, shaft diameter: 23 mm, head diameter: 38 mm
• Weight: 192 g