For instrumental miking such as saxophone, miking of drums (toms, hi-hat).Beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers world-wide that still produce ribbon microphones. A classic one is the M 160, a dynamic double ribbon microphone. Featuring a hypercardioid polar pattern with a noise attenuation of 25 dB at 110°, the M 160 is an outstanding microphone which is very effective for all types of remote and in-studio voice reproduction. In the recording studio, the M 160 is recommended for miking string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and for pianos, saxophones as well as for hi-hat and toms.

The non-glare black surface of the M 160 and its small dimensions allow the unobtrusive use in TV or film studios. In conjunction with the M 130 dynamic double ribbon microphone the M 160 is ideal for stereo recordings in MS technique.

• Unique double ribbon microphone transducer
• Hypercardioid polar pattern
• Extended frequency response
• Excellent transparency and transient response
• Compact and rugged design
• Warm and natural sound

• Transducer type: The transducer system is designed as a dynamic moving coil microphone, as a ribbon microphone or as a condenser microphone. Ribbon (dynamic)
• Polar pattern: The polar pattern is the preferred pick-up direction of the microphone. According to the shape of the corresponding measurement plot, there are omni-directional, cardioid, super-cardioid or hyper-cardioid as well as figure-of-eight patterns.
• Microphone frequency response: Range of frequencies transmitted by the microphone from low to extremely high sounds (low to high frequencies). 40 - 18,000 Hz
• Dimensions: Length: 156 mm; Shaft diameter: 23 mm; Head diameter: 38 mm; Net weight without packaging 156 g