Beyerdynamic M 160 Dynamic Double Ribbon Microphone Overview
Beyerdynamic M 160 Dynamic Double Ribbon Microphone
A double ribbon microphone that is especially sympathetic with vocals that contain a high level of sibilance and where a warm sound is desired. The double ribbon construction handles higher SPL levels without significantly adding to the diaphragm mass.
The M 160's low-mass, low-inertia ribbons reproduce transients with complete accuracy to create a crisply detailed sound and a transparent acoustic image. The true hypercardioid pattern provides 25 dB attenuation at 110 degrees, suppressing lateral interference and allowing high gain levels without feedback.
Features
- Hypercardioid polar pattern provides tight, focused sound
- Ideal for recording acoustic instruments, drums and percussion
- Pick up sounds from the front and rear with dual ribbon construction
- Create warm, smooth recordings thanks to Beyerdynamic
The accurate, uncoloured sound of the M 160 is suited to a wide variety of demanding recording and sound reinforcement applications. Paired with the bidirectional M 130, it creates an authentic stereo image in the M-S (Mid-Side) miking technique. The compact metal casing has a matte black chromium plating with extremely low reflectivity, an important consideration in television and film applications.
The M 160s breakthrough design employs two aluminium ribbons in a vertical array only .0002 inches apart. Each ribbon is less than one twelve-thousandth of an inch thick, and much shorter than conventional ribbons. A special forming process makes them highly resistant to overload or mechanical shock.
- Dynamic, double ribbon transducer
- True hypercardioid polar response
- Extended frequency response
- Characteristically warm and natural sound
- 1 x M160 Dynamic Microphone
- 1 x MKV 8 Microphone Clamp
- Transducer: Dynamic
- Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
- Frequency Response: 40Hz - 18kHz
- Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Rear Attenuation At 1kHz: > 25 dB at 110 °
- Open Circuit Voltage At 1kHz (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: 3-Pin XLR Male
- Length: 156 mm
- Shaft Diameter: 23 mm
- Head Diameter: 38 mm
- Weight (Without Cable): 156 g
- Product Code: 100668