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beyerdynamic M 422
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beyerdynamic M 422

Dynamic (moving coil), supercardioid, small-diaphragm end-address drum mic for snare, hi-hats and cymbals

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−60 dBV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
100 – 12k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1. Titled "Frequency response curve (± 3 dB)"; "correspond to typical machine run specifications from a standard M 422". Distance, room and smoothing 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)
Capsulesmall diaphragm, Makrofol. "Diaphragm: Makrofol™".p. 1
Sensitivity−60 dBV/Pa (1 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. Worked out from "Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz: 1.0 mV/Pa" (20 log 0.001 = -60 dBV). The sheet itself gives "Output level: -59 dBm (0 dBm ≙ 1 mW/Pa)".
Output impedance200 ohm, nominal output impedance
Rated load impedance500 ohm, minimum ("≥ 500 ohms")
Rated frequency range100 Hz to 12 kHz. "Frequency response: 100 - 12,000 Hz".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Male connector: Neutrik 3 pin".
Weight70 g, approx.. "Net weight: approx. 70 grams (2.5 oz.)".
Dimensions80 × 24 mm. Length and diameter, from the dimension drawing: "3.15 (80)" long, ".945 (ø 24)" across.
Finishmatte black anodised aluminium. "Case: Aluminium"; "Case finish: Matte black anodized".
Supplied accessoriesmic clip; gig bag. "Furnished accessories: Mic clip, gig bag."
Type designationM 422 N(C)
Output level-59 dBm (0 dBm ≙ 1 mW/Pa)
EIA sensitivity rating-152 dBm (0 dBm ≙ 1 mW/2·10⁻⁵ Pa)
Side attenuation at 135°> 20 dB
PolarityPositive pressure produces positive voltage on the red lead (+)
Applications (beyerdynamic)Snare drum, hi-hats and cymbals; overhead mic on cymbals; drum sampling

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