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beyerdynamic M 160

Double-ribbon dynamic mic, hypercardioid; end-address

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−60 dBV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
40 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Titled "Sollfrequenzkurve +/- 2,5dB, 0dB = 1.0mV/Pa" (nominal curve, ±2.5 dB, a typical production sample); room not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsuledouble ribbon, pure aluminium, pressure gradientp. 2
Sensitivity−60 dBV/Pa (1 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "1.0 mV/Pa = -60 dBV".
Output impedance200 ohm
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 18 kHz
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight156 g, without cable
Dimensions38 × 156 mm. Head diameter × length; shaft diameter 23 mm.
Finishbrass case, non-glare black. Black finish from p. 1.
Supplied accessoriesMKV 8 microphone clampp. 1
Rear attenuationMore than 25 dB at 110°, at 1 kHzp. 2
StereoPairs with the M 130 (figure-8 double ribbon) for M-Sp. 1

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © Beyerdynamic, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on beyerdynamic.comRecording Hacks

Recommended for

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