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beyerdynamic M 88 TG

Dynamic (moving coil), hypercardioid; end-address

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−50.8 dBV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
30 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Titled "Sollfrequenzkurve +/- 2,5dB, 0dB = 2.9mV/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)
CapsuleHostaphan diaphragmp. 2
Sensitivity−50.8 dBV/Pa (2.9 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "2.9 mV/Pa"; converted (20 log10 0.0029).
Output impedance200 ohm
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum
Rated frequency range30 Hz to 20 kHz
ConnectorXLR-3 male
Weight320 g, without cable
Dimensions48.5 × 181 mm. Head diameter × length; shaft diameter 25.5 mm.
Finishbrass case
Supplied accessoriesMKV 8 microphone clampp. 1
Rear attenuationMore than 23 dB at 120°, at 1 kHzp. 2
HumMagnetic field suppression more than 20 dB at 50 Hz; integral humbucking filter
GrilleReinforced basket (TG version)p. 1

Documents

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