The Classic Hypercardioid Double-ribbon Microphone
Although it flaunts contemporary aesthetics, today's Beyerdynamic M 160 delivers the same classic sound as its predecessor, leveraging the same sound-relevant components. The M 160 boasts a unique double-ribbon design with a hypercardioid polar pattern, yielding a precise bass response, warm mids, and silky highs. This top-shelf, German-built ribbon mic also softens overly harsh sources in a beautifully natural way, making it an excellent choice for capturing drums and guitar cabinets. Every well-stocked mic locker needs at least one ribbon microphone; thanks to its superb transient response and extreme high fidelity, the Beyerdynamic M 160 should be at the top of your list.
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Softens harsh sound sources
The M 160 delivers a warm yet eminently true-to-life sound that also softens overly harsh sources, such as cranked guitar amplifiers and miked cymbals. Moreover, its super-fast transient response ensures that rapid-fire, high-impulse sources like hi-hats are captured with the utmost fidelity. You'll also be pleasantly surprised at how well the M 160 responds to acoustic guitars, brass instruments, and strings — it captures every detail with zero shrillness.
Ideal for mid-side recording
When used in conjunction with the figure-8 M 130, the Beyerdynamic M 160 is ideal for creating an authentic stereo image through the use of the M-S (mid-side) technique. The M 160 delivers excellent M-S results when recording or broadcasting a true stereo image.
Beyerdynamic: quality you can count on
Sweetwater holds Beyerdynamic in high esteem due to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation since its founding in 1924. A majority of Beyerdynamic’s products are designed and crafted at home in Germany to the highest engineering standards, using only the finest materials available. Whether taking the stage with a dynamic vocal mic, hitting the studio with a pair of the company's reference headphones, or leveling up your gaming experience with a top-tier headset, Beyerdynamic is dedicated to fueling your creative passion.
Beyerdynamic M 160 Ribbon Microphone Features:
- An impressive mic with contemporary aesthetics
- Employs the same sound-relevant components as its predecessor
- Unique double-ribbon design yields a superb transient response and extreme high fidelity
- Hypercardioid polar pattern offers a precise bass response, warm mids, and silky highs
- Pairs seamlessly with a figure-8 M 130 for M-S recording
- Handbuilt in Heilbronn, Germany
