Beyerdynamic M 160
Dynamic HyperCardioid Ribbon Microphone with Double Ribbon Transducer & Pure Aluminum Diaphragm
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Top-end, old skool ribbon mic, with a twist. The M160 does not exhibit a figure 8 pattern; it is a Hypercardioid. Originally designed to be used in conjunction with the M130 for M-S stereo applications, the M160 does just fine on its own, excelling at guitar cabinets, acoustic instruments, and percussion.
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Beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers worldwide that still produce ribbon microphones. One of the finest examples of their work is the legendary M 160. This unique double-ribbon microphone's element has superb transient response, creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and transparency. Beyerdynamic M 160 Features: - Double ribbon design
- Frequency response of 40Hz to 18kHz
- Consistent HyperCardioid polar pattern throughout frequency response
- Characteristically warm and natural sound
- Superb transient response
- Solid sound reflection of external noise.
- Excellent stringed instrument microphone.
- Compact and rugged design
- Brass Case with Black chromium plated finish - Prevents glare from broadcast lighting.
- Includes: Case and mic clip.
Beyerdynamic M 160 Application : - Instrumental miking such as saxophone
- Miking of drums (toms, hi-hats, overheads)
- MS-stereophony combined with the M 130
Featuring a Hypercardioid polar pattern with a noise attenuation of 25 dB at 110°, the M 160 is an outstanding microphone which is very effective for all types of remote and in-studio voice reproduction. In the recording studio, the M 160 is recommended for miking string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and for pianos, saxophones as well as for hi-hat and toms. The non-glare black surface of the M 160 and its small dimensions allow the unobtrusive use in TV or film studios. When used in conjunction with the Beyerdynamic M 130 figure-8, double ribbon mic, the M 160's matched sound and Hypercardioid polar pattern (side attenuation of 25dB at 110 degrees) makes it an ideal "mid" mic for recording in stereo with the M-S (Mid-Side) technique.
Beyerdynamic M 160 Specifications : - Transducer type : Dynamic
- Operating principle : Pressure gradient
- Frequency response (distant miking) : 40 Hz to 18,000 Hz
- Polar pattern : Hypercardioid
- Side attenuation : > 25 dB at 110°
- Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa) : 1.0 mV/Pa ≡ -60 dBV
- Nominal impedance : 200 Ω
- Load impedance : ≥ 1000 Ω
- Diaphragm : Pure aluminium
- Case/finish : Brass
- Connector : 3-pin XLR male
- Length : 156 mm
- Shaft diameter : 23 mm
- Head diameter : 38 mm
- Weight without cable : 156 g
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