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beyerdynamic M 69 TG
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beyerdynamic M 69 TG

Dynamic (moving coil), hypercardioid; end-address, for speech, vocals, guitar cabinets, brass and woodwind

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−51 dBV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
50 – 16k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response ± 2,5 dB", "0 dB = 2.9 mV/Pa"; "measuring tolerance ± 2.5 dB", "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 full circle, 0° at the top, rings at -5, -10, -15 and -20 dB. Measuring distance not stated.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleHostaphan diaphragm. "Diaphragm: Hostaphan®".p. 1
Sensitivity−51 dBV/Pa (2.9 mV/Pa), open circuit; also −53 dBV/Pa, 1998 data sheet: "2.3 mV/Pa -53 dBV", at 1 kHz. "Open circuit voltage 2.9 mV/Pa (-51 dBV)". The response graph says "0 dB = 2.9 mV/Pa".
Output impedance200 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum ("≥ 1000 Ω")
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 16 kHz. "50 - 16,000 Hz"; the manual says "Frequency response (close miking)" (p. 2).
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "XLR, 3-pin, male".
Weight320 g. The 1998 sheet says "Weight w/out cable 320 g".
Dimensions48.5 × 182 mm. Head diameter × length; shaft diameter 25.5 mm. The 1998 sheet's drawing gives the length as 181.5 mm.
Finishbrass case. "Casing: Brass".
Supplied accessoriesMKV 8 microphone clamp (3/8" and 5/8" thread, for shafts of 22 to 32 mm). Order # 407.216.
Order number437.093 (M 69 TG; the 2018 documents call it just "M 69"); 437.085 (M 69 N(C), 1998 sheet)
Rear attenuation23 dB at 120°, at 1 kHz
Magnetic field suppression> 20 dB at 50 Hz
GrilleReinforced basket, "to withstand rough handling"
PolarityPositive pressure produces positive voltage on the red lead (pin 2)p. 2
Optional accessoriesBMC 05 FM and BMC 10 FM cables; GST 500 and GST 590 stands; PS 88 pop shield (111.414); WS 59 AZ windshield (419.087)p. 1
From the manual
Placement (beyerdynamic)Hold it slightly below the mouth at an angle against pops; for most gain before feedback put the monitor at about 120° to the mic axisp. 1
Applications (beyerdynamic)Sound reinforcement in churches and halls, announcers; guitars, brass, woodwind, guitar cabinets, choirs
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Versions (1998)M 69 N(C), dynamic microphone; M 69 TG, TourGroup version with a reinforced basket "to withstand rough handling"p. 1

Documents

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