Beyerdynamic M160 User Manual
Hypercardioid Double Ribbon Microphone
DESCRIPTION
The M 160’s low-mass, low-inertia ribbons
reproduce transients with complete accuracy
to create a crisply detailed sound and a
transparent acoustic ‘image’. The true hypercardioid pattern provides 25 dB attenuation
at 11 O”, suppressing lateral interference and
allowing high gain levels without feedback.
The accurate, uncolored sound of the M 160
is suited to a wide variety of demanding
recording and sound reinforcement applications Paired with the bidirectional M 130, it
creates an authentic stereo image in the M-S
(Mid-Side) miking technique. The compact
metal casing has a matte black chromium
plating with extremely low reflectivity, an
important consideration in television and film
applications.
The M 160s breakthrough design employs
two aluminum ribbons in a vertical array only
.0002 inches apart. Each’ ribbon is less than
one twelve-thousandth of an inch thick, and
much shorter than conventional ribbons. A
special forming process makes them highly
resistant to overload or mechanical shock.
FEATURES
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Unique double ribbon transducer
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True hypercardioid polar characteristic
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Extended frequency response
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Compact design
APPLICATIONS
The M 160 produces excellent results in both
remote and studio recordings of vocal or
instrumental source material. In the recording
studio, it is especially recommended for
acoustic guitar, banjo, snare drum, piano,
flute and violin. Its full, natural sound and
accurate transient response are perfectly
suited to the stringent requirements of contemporary audiophile techniques such as
digital recording. With its companion M 130,
the M 160 is ideal for demanding broadcast
applications where the Mid-Side technique is
used to create a true stereo image.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVE (f 2.5 dB)
POLAR PATTERN
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This polar pattern and frequency response curve correspond to typical
machIne run speclflcatlons from a standard M 160
SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer type
Operating prfnciple
Frequency response
Polar pattern
Side attenuation at 1 loo (1 kHz)
Open clrcu~t voltage at 1 kHz
Output level
EIA Sensltlvlty rating
Nomlnal output impedance
Load Impedance
Diaphragm
Case
Case flnlsh
Male connector
Net weight (less cable)
Dual dynamic ribbon
Pressure gradlent
40 18,000 Hz
Hypercardlotd
> 25dB
1 0 mV/Pa
- 59 dBm (0 dBm Al mW/Pa)
- 152 dBm (0 dBm
61 mW/ZxlOsPa)
200 ohms
2 1000 ohms
Pure aluminum
Brass
Shaft matte black chromium
plating Top chrome mesh
Neutrlk 3 pin
156 grams (5 5 OL )
WIRING DIAGRAM
1/a *en
Posltlve pressure produces positive voltage on yellow cable lead (+)
FURNISHED ACCESSORIES
Carrying case
MIC CIIP
Black leatherette foam lined
MKV8
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Cable
MIC clip
WIndscreen
MVK C-C/PO black 20 ft two~conductor
spiral shield synthetic rubber jacketed
with black Neutrlk 3 pin female XLR
connector on mlc end and black Neutrlk 3
pin male XLR connector on equipment end
MVK C~C also avaIlable in 25 and 50 ft
lengths and with 114” two-conductor plug
at equipment end
MKV 6 quick release
WS 260 polyurethane foam
DIMENSIONS
In mllllmeters (Inches In brackets)
1 38
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ARCHITECTS’ AND ENGINEERS’ SPECIFICATIONS
The mIcrophone shall be a unldlrectlonal dynamic type with a frequency range of 40 18,000 Hz The generatlng element of the unit shall be a special
double ribbon transducer The unit shall have a true hypercardtold polar characterlstlc Attenuation at 1 IO” shall exceed 25 dB The mlcrophone output
shall be ~59 dBm when 0 dBm z!J 1 mW/Pa respectively 1 mV/Pa EIA sensltlvlty at 1,000 Hz shall be - 152 dBm Electrical Impedance shall be 200 ohms
The case shall be made of brasFflnlshed jr- matte black chromium plating, with a chrome mesh top The dimensions shall be 6 1 in (156 mm) overall
length, head diameter of 1 5 In (38 mm) and shaft diameter of 0 9 in (23 mm) The mlcrophone shall be avaIlable with a Neutrlk 3 pfn male connector or
equivalent The Beyer Dynamic model M 160 IS speclfled
Subject to change wlthout notlce
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