beyerdynamic M88 Dynamic Moving-Coil Microphone (HYPERCARDIOID)

Similar
to the M 160, the Beyerdynamic M 130 dynamic double-ribbon microphone is
exceptional in terms of production and sound. This classic microphone has been
intricately hand-made at the company headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, since
1957. Thanks to the globally unique double-ribbon system and naturally
intricate sound recording, the M 130 continues to set standards to this day.

Ribbon Sound for a Variety of Sources

Depending on its positioning and spatial situation, the dynamic double-ribbon M
130 can be used to record drums, electric guitar amps, pianos, acoustic
guitars, orchestras, choirs, or room ambiance. Thanks to its broad and balanced
frequency response of 40 to 18000 Hz, the M 130 offers impressive natural,
authentic sound. Its high impulse fidelity is achieved thanks to the low mass
of the two pure aluminum ribbons. The M 130, which has a figure-eight polar
pattern, is also the perfect choice when sound from the sides needs to be
blocked when recording.

A Microphone with Ambience

The figure-eight polar pattern of the M 130 makes it ideal for stereo
recording. For example, two M 130s can be used to create a Blumlein pair for
superb-sounding room ambiance recording. The M 130 can be used with another
hypercardioid or supercardioid microphone such as the dynamic double-ribbon M
160 or the MC 950 true-condenser microphone for M/S recording. The combination
of two double-ribbon microphones with a hypercardioid or figure-eight polar
pattern is unique on the market and offered only by Beyerdynamic.

The Figure-Eight Polar Pattern

Microphones with a figure-eight polar pattern record signals equally well from
the front and back of the microphone. This means that they demonstrate superb
off-axis behavior and block out signals from the sides at 90 degree and 270
degree. Compared to double-ribbon microphones that imitate a figure of eight by
using two capsules, real figure-eight capsules such as that of the M 130 have
exceptionally high sound and frequency stability.

A Compact Sound Sensation

With a length of 12.8 centimeters and a weight of 150 grams, the M 130 can undoubtedly
be called compact and lightweight. This makes it quick and easy to position in
any situation. Used predominantly in the studio, the M 130 is extraordinarily
robust for a ribbon microphone. This classic microphone now comes safely stored
in a sturdy hard case.

Handmade in Germany Since 1957

The M 130 and M 160 set new standards for microphones Made in Germany.KEY_TAB During the production process, two
hand-stamped wafer-thin pure aluminum ribbons 0.003 mm thick are inserted into
a magnet gap that is only a few millimeters wide. The space between the two
ribbons is just 0.5 mm. Because this job requires extreme dexterity, there are
currently only a few employees able to build this microphone. In addition,
sound-relevant components such as the triple-layered microphone grille are
handmade. All of this is reflected in its excellent quality. Every microphone
is a masterpiece thanks to exacting precision Made in Germany.