Oldest Ribbon Mic manufacturer still in business.
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Compact and rugged design
Unique double ribbon microphone transducer
Hypercardioid polar pattern
Extended frequency response
Excellent transparency and transient response
Warm and natural sound
Applications:
• Instrumental miking such as saxophone • Miking of drums (toms, hi-hat) • MS-stereophony with M 130
beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers world-wide that still produce ribbon microphones. A classic one is the M 160, a dynamic double ribbon microphone. 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 dimension 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.
If you are looking at the Royer Ribbon mics like the R-121, R-122 or SF-1, SF-12 you should really take a look at this mic. You can buy two of these for less then one stereo Royer and have more flexability.
Technical 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 ?
Load impedance ? 1000 ?
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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