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    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone (hypercardioid)

    • Classic Sound: In combination with a windshield, the M 160 is a great choice for those who wish to give their voice a warm, vintage sound
    • Durable: Thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight, the M 160 is impressively easy to position in any situation. It is also uniquely robust for a ribbon microphone
    • Excellent Balance: The multi-award-winning Beyerdynamic M 160 dynamic double-ribbon microphone is exceptional in its sound and manufacturing, intricate handmade craftsmanship meets unique technical features
    • Great for Guitars: The M 160 is ideal for miking electric guitar amps. This is due not only to its hypercardioid polar pattern, which is unique among ribbon microphones but also to its special sound character
    • Perfect for Drums: Whether as overhead, for the hi-hat or as a room microphone, the M 160 is an excellent choice for miking a drumkit. In particular, sharp sounds such as cymbals are reproduced in a well-balanced way
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    The multi-award-winning Beyerdynamic M 160 dynamic double-ribbon
    microphone is exceptional in its sound and manufacturing, intricate handmade
    craftsmanship meets unique technical features. Affectionately known as a gem,
    the M 160 has enriched hit after hit with a sound character that has very
    little tonal coloring. A precise bass response, warm mids, and silkily elegant
    trebles merge together to form a unique sound. Those who are familiar with
    this microphone will know there is no alternative to the M 160.

    Softens Harsh Sounds

    The M 160 is ideal for miking electric guitar amps. This is due not only to its
    hypercardioid polar pattern, which is unique among ribbon microphones but also
    to its special sound character. The M 160 delivers a warm but nevertheless
    natural sound. In addition, the M 160 easily masters the high sound pressures
    of a guitar amp and provides a signal that is perfect for processing.

    Ideal for Drums

    Whether as overhead, for the hi-hat, or as a room microphone, the M 160 is an
    excellent choice for miking a drumkit. In particular, sharp sounds such as
    cymbals are reproduced in a well-balanced way. In addition, the low mass of the
    two wafer-thin double-ribbons ensures high impulse fidelity. Sounds with a
    strong attack are precisely reproduced thanks to the microphones quick
    transient response.

    A Double-Ribbon Microphone for Every Application

    The M 160 is an exceptionally versatile member of the ribbon microphone family.
    Its high-definition sound and wide frequency response of 40 to 18000 Hz take
    effect when miking not only drums and amps, but also acoustic guitars, brass
    instruments, and strings. In combination with a windshield, the M 160 is a great
    choice for those who wish to give their voice a warm, vintage sound. Together
    with the dynamic double-ribbon M 130, which has a figure-eight polar pattern,
    the M 160 can also be used for M/S recording.

    A Very Special Pattern

    The M 160 is the only double-ribbon microphone with a hypercardioid polar
    pattern on the market. This polar pattern prioritizes sound coming from the
    front, while most of the signals from the sides and some from the back are
    reduced. Rear attenuation is 25 dB at 110 degree and 250 degree. This ensures
    excellent channel separation. Thanks to this technical refinement, the warm
    sound of a ribbon can be used in completely new situations.

    Quality Made in Germany

    The M 160 is the embodiment of top-quality craftsmanship. From the exact width
    of two hand-stamped pure aluminum ribbons to placing them in the magnet gap
    with millimeter precision, through to testing the vibration behavior.
    Manufacturing various components in-house, such as the microphone grille or the
    transformer, gives us permanent control over compliance with high-quality
    standards. This is reflected in the choice of specialists. The production of an
    M 160 requires particular dexterity. In the end, all of this hard work becomes
    apparent in the microphones outstanding sound quality. Every microphone is a
    masterpiece thanks to exacting precision Made in Germany.

    Use-Optimized Ribbon

    Thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight, the M 160 is impressively easy
    to position in any situation. It is also uniquely robust for a ribbon
    microphone. It is thus one of the few of its kind used on loud live stages,
    even though it has been established as a studio standard. This classic
    microphone now comes safely stored in a sturdy hard case.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone
    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    M 160

    Double-Ribbon Microphone

    The multi-award-winning M 160 dynamic double-ribbon microphone is exceptional in its sound and manufacturing: intricate handmade craftsmanship meets unique technical features. Affectionately known as a “gem”, the M 160 has enriched hit after hit with a sound character that has very little tonal colouring. A precise bass response, warm mids and silkily elegant trebles merge together to form a very unique sound. Those who are familiar with this microphone will know: there is no alternative to the M 160.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone
    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    Softens
    harsh sounds

    The M 160 is ideal for miking electric guitar amps. This is due not only to its hypercardioid polar pattern, which is unique among ribbon microphones, but also to its special sound character. The M 160 delivers a warm but nevertheless natural sound. In addition, the M 160 easily masters the high sound pressures of a guitar amp and provides a signal that is perfect for processing.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    IDEAL
    FOR DRUMS

    Whether as overhead, for the hi-hat or as a room microphone, the M 160 is an excellent choice for miking a drumkit. In particular, sharp sounds such as cymbals are reproduced in a well-balanced way. In addition, the low mass of the two wafer-thin double-ribbons ensures high impulse fidelity. Sounds with a strong attack are precisely reproduced thanks to the microphone’s quick transient response.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone
    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    A Double-Ribbon Microphone for every application

    The M 160 is an exceptionally versatile member of the ribbon microphone family. Its high-definition sound and wide frequency response of 40–18,000 Hz take effect when miking not only drums and amps, but also acoustic guitars, brass instruments and strings. In combination with a wind shield, the M 160 is a great choice for those who wish to give their voice a warm, vintage sound. Together with the dynamic double-ribbon M 130, which has a figure-eight polar pattern, the M 160 can also be used for M/S recording.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone
    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    A very special pattern

    The M 160 is the only doubl-ribbon microphone with a hypercardioid polar pattern on the market. This polar pattern prioritises sound coming from the front, while most of the signals from the sides and some from the back are reduced. Rear attenuation is 25 dB at 110° and 250°.

    This ensures excellent channel separation. Thanks to this technical refinement, the warm sound of a ribbon can be used in completely new situations.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    Quality
    Made in Germany

    The M 160 is the embodiment of top-quality craftsmanship. From the exact width of two hand-stamped pure aluminium ribbons, to placing them in the magnet gap with millimetre precision, through to testing the vibration behaviour. Manufacturing various components in-house, such as the microphone grille or the transformer, gives us permanent control over compliance with our high quality standards.

    This is reflected in our choice of specialists. The production of an M 160 requires particular dexterity. In the end, all of this hard work becomes apparent in the microphone’s outstanding sound quality. Every microphone is a masterpiece thanks to exacting precision “Made in Germany”.

    Use-Optimised
    Ribbon

    Thanks to its compact dimensions and low weight, the M 160 is impressively easy to position in any situation. It is also uniquely robust for a ribbon microphone. It is thus one of the few of its kind used on loud live stages, even though it has been established as a studio standard. This classic microphone now comes safely stored in a sturdy hard case.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    Individual
    Measurement Curve

    Because each one is intricately handmade, each M 160 is unique. We even go one step further and individually measure each and every microphone. A print-out of the measurement curve is included with your purchased M 160.

    Durable
    Materials

    Our microphones are designed for daily use in professional conditions, which is why only durable materials are used in their construction. If the microphone nevertheless gets damaged, our service policy means that we can replace almost every part.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

    NAMM TEC AWARDS
    TECHNOLOGY HALL OF FAME

    This dynamic double-ribbon microphone has received an honour reserved for very few audio products. Thanks to its advancement of audio technology, the M 160 was inducted into the elite circle of the “NAMM TEC Awards Technology Hall of Fame” in 2019.

    beyerdynamic M160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone

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