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beyerdynamic M 201
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beyerdynamic M 201

Dynamic (moving coil), hypercardioid, slim pencil-style instrument and speech mic with hum-bucking coil

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−58 dBV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
40 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response curve ± 2.5 dB", "0 dB = 1.2 mV/Pa"; "correspond to a typical production sample". Room and smoothing not stated.

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

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Untitled polar under "Frequency response & polar pattern" ("a typical production sample"); one circle, 5 dB rings to -20 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 2k Hz, 4k Hz.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleMoving coil, Hostaphan diaphragmp. 1
Sensitivity−58 dBV/Pa (1.2 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. "Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) 1.2 mV/Pa (= -58 dBV)". The M 201 TG sheet gives the same, as open circuit voltage at 1 kHz.
Output impedance200 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum ("≥ 1000 Ω")
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 18 kHz
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated by the manufacturer: A dynamic mic; no powering is mentioned.
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "XLR, 3-pin, male".
Weight228 g; also 220, M 201 TG, without cable (2002 sheet, p. 2)
Dimensions147 × 24 mm; also [160, 24], M 201 TG (2002 sheet, p. 2). Length × shaft and head diameter (both 24 mm).
FinishBrass case, black. "Case/finish: Brass"; black in the photo.
Rear attenuation at 1 kHz> 20 dB at 120°
Magnetic field suppression> 18 dB at 50 Hz (hum-bucking coil)
Order number730.181 (M 201, 2023); the earlier M 201 TG was 406.910
Optional accessoriesEA 19/25 elastic suspension with MA-CL 36 clamp (order # 407.194); WS 101 wind shield, charcoal grey (order # 111.244)
Made inGermany ("Handcrafted in Germany")
From the manual
Supplied accessoriesMA-CL 25 microphone clamp (3/8" thread, for 25 mm); storage case; individual measurement chart. Box contents. The data sheet lists only the MA-CL 25 (order # 727.954). The M 201 TG came with an MKV 8 clamp and WS 101 windscreen.p. 3

Documents

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