beyerdynamic M 160 (Demo Deal)

A must have for the ribbon mic lover, the beyerdynamic Dynamic M 160's unique hypercardioid pattern sets it apart from Coles and Royer microphones.  Great on overheads, guitars, room mics or vocals when wanting superior background noise rejection.  This was a favorite of Jimi Hendrix as a guitar mic.

The amazing drum sound on Led Zeppelin's "When The Levee Breaks" was achieved with just a pair of M 160's placed at the top of a tall staircase with the drums below.

The M 160 features 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. In conjunction with the M 130 dynamic double ribbon microphone the M 160 is ideal for stereo recordings in MS technique.

Features:

• Unique double ribbon microphone transducer
• Hypercardioid polar pattern
• Extended frequency response
• Excellent transparency and transient response
• Compact and rugged design
• Warm and natural sound

Specifications:

• Transducer type - dynamic
• Operating principle Pressure gradient
• Frequency response (distant miking) 40 - 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 aluminum
• Case/finish Brass
• Connector 3-pin XLR male
• Length 156 mm
• Shaft diameter 23 mm
• Head diameter 38 mm
• Weight without cable 156 g