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beyerdynamic M 260
Photo: beyerdynamic, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

Beyerdynamic

beyerdynamic M 260

Ribbon (dynamic) mic, hypercardioid, with built-in bass roll-off; end-address

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−60.5 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 "Frequency response curve ± 2.5 dB, 0 dB = 0.9 mV/Pa"; "correspond[s] to a typical production sample". The distance is from the product information's copy of the same curve ("Abstand / Distance 1 m"); 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)
Capsuleribbon, pure aluminium, pressure gradient. "Operating principle: Pressure gradient"; "Diaphragm: Pure aluminium".p. 1
Sensitivity−60.5 dBV/Pa (0.9 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "0.9 mV/Pa = -60.5 dBV".
Output impedance200 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum. "≥ 1000 Ω".
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 18 kHz, at 2 cm; also [100, 18000], at 1 m. Data sheet: "Distance 1 m: 100 - 18,000 Hz; Distance 2 cm: 40 - 18,000 Hz". The product information gives only "40 - 18,000 Hz".
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight230 g, without cable, approx.; also 300, without cable, product information. "Weight without cable: approx. 230 g"; the product information (p. 1) says 300 g.
Dimensions43.5 × 163 mm. Head diameter × length; shaft diameter 24 mm.
Finishbrass case. "Case/finish: Brass"; the photo shows a black body with a silver mesh head.
Supplied accessoriesMKV 8 microphone clamp (3/8" thread, for 22-32 mm shafts). "Supplied accessories".
Rear attenuationMore than 20 dB at 115°, at 1 kHz
High-pass filterBuilt in (not switchable): "compensates the close miking effect, when the mic is applied very close to an instrument"
Optional accessoriesWS 260 wind shield (charcoal grey, # 111.309); GST 400 and GST 500 stands; BMC 05 FM and BMC 10 FM cables
Applications (beyerdynamic)Broadcast announcing, remote and studio voice, drum overheads, piano, vocals; meeting rooms, teleconferencing and paging
From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
VersionM 260.80 (order # 127.329): dynamic ribbon mic with bass roll-off, hypercardioid, with MKV 8 clampp. 1
PolarityPositive pressure produces positive voltage on the yellow lead (pin 2)p. 2

Documents

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