Beyerdynamic M160
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Rare hypercardioid directivity for a ribbon mic: exemplary isolation and precise placement.
- Warm and silky sonic signature: precise lows, full-bodied mids, elegant highs.
- Versatile for studio & stage: electric guitars, drums, brass, strings, acoustics, and vintage-sounding vocals.
- Handcrafted construction with dual pure aluminum ribbons, transparency, and excellent transient fidelity.
Manufacturer Information
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A "gem" of artisanal heritage
Renowned and multiple award-winning, the M 160 has established itself as an essential reference among ribbon microphones. Its meticulous manual design and dual ribbon architecture give it a very neutral character, capable of capturing sound material with rare naturalness. It holds the place of a high-end classic, prized for its consistency and reliability both in the studio and live.
For whom and for what uses?
Sound engineers, producers, home studio users, and musicians will find in the M 160 an ideal ally for guitar amps (high SPL handling), subtle toms and overheads, finely detailed brass sections, strings with organic texture, as well as acoustic guitars. Paired with a windscreen, it also enhances vocals with a warm and timeless color. In combination with a figure-eight mic like the M 130, it enables highly precise M/S stereo recordings.
Key features and sonic advantages
Hypercardioid: uncompromising focus
Unlike most ribbons, the M 160's hypercardioid pattern offers excellent off-axis rejection. When placed close to a guitar cabinet or in the heart of a drum kit, this sound field control simplifies EQ and reduces bleed.
Dual aluminum ribbon: smoothness and definition
The pure aluminum dual ribbon transducer combines fast transient response with natural silkiness. The result: tight lows, musical mids, and finely textured highs, perfect for sculpting a mix-ready sound.
Versatility and robustness
Its wide frequency response from 40 to 18,000 Hz and ability to handle high SPL make it a particularly flexible microphone. The output signal is clean and easily workable, whether for direct capture or creative processing later.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 40 Hz | Directivity | supercardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 18 kHz | Connection | XLR |
| Category | studio microphone | Color | Black |
| Polar pattern | Hypercardioid | Length | 156 mm |
| Frequency range | 40 - 18,000 Hz | Head diameter | 38 mm |
| Nominal impedance | 200 Ohm | Weight | 192 g |
| Included | suspension and carrying pouch | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Beyerdynamic M160 suitable for miking a guitar amplifier?
Its hypercardioid directivity limits off-axis leakage when placed close to the speaker cabinet. The aluminum double ribbon transducer is designed to handle high sound pressure levels.
What directivity does this ribbon microphone offer?
The hypercardioid polar pattern provides focused pickup with significant rejection of side sources. This directivity facilitates placement within a drum kit or in front of a brass section.
Can vocals be recorded with this microphone?
Used with a pop shield, it can be employed for vocals with a warm sound. Its frequency response ranges from 40 Hz to 18 kHz.
Does the M160 allow M/S stereo recording?
M/S recording is possible by pairing it with a figure-eight microphone like the M 130. The M 160 then handles the center channel thanks to its hypercardioid pattern.
What accessories and connectivity are included?
Connection is via XLR, with a nominal impedance of 200 ohms. A shock mount and a carrying pouch are provided. The microphone measures 156 mm in length and weighs 192 g.
