The beyerdynamic M 160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone (Hypercardioid) is available from Victory Musical Instruments, a veteran-owned pro audio dealer in Miami serving studios, schools and working musicians across the United States.

A ribbon hears a room the way your ears do.

Free shipping Free local pickup in Miami Financing at checkout

• Figure-of-eight pattern
• Natural high-frequency roll off
• Handles loud sources without harshness
• Hand assembled
• Manufacturer warranty

What is the M 160 Dynamic Double-Ribbon Microphone (Hypercardioid)?

Ribbon microphones capture the top end gently rather than exaggerating it, which is why they sit so well on guitar cabinets, brass and drum overheads where a bright condenser turns brittle. The figure-of-eight pattern also rejects sound from the sides, giving useful control over what the microphone does not hear.

At a Glance

What are the key details?

Why choose beyerdynamic?

Ribbons are the classic answer to a source that sounds harsh on everything else. They are the difference between taming a guitar amp at the source and fighting it with EQ afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

What is a ribbon microphone good for?

Guitar cabinets, brass, strings and drum overheads. Anywhere a condenser sounds harsh.

Does it need phantom power?

Passive ribbons do not, and phantom can damage some. Active models require it. Check the specification.

Is it fragile?

Modern ribbons are robust, but avoid blowing into them and use a windscreen outdoors.

Do you supply matched pairs?

Yes where listed. Call 844-687-4208 for stereo pairs.

Why buy from Victory Musical Instruments?

Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned pro audio dealer based in Miami, Florida, founded by a working musician. Free U.S. shipping, financing at checkout and local pickup in Miami. Call 844-687-4208.

Volume and project pricing available for studios, schools and institutions.

Like its famous users, the M 160 has achieved cult status. The M 160 impresses with its flexible application options. In addition to drum and amp miking, the wide frequency response and fine-detailing sound also comes into effect on acoustic guitars, brass instruments, and string instruments. Its outstanding technical properties make it predestined for use on other gear such as electric guitar amplifiers, Hihats or overhead.

The dynamic double-ribbon microphone is unique in terms of sound, production, and history. A special feature of the M 160 is its polar pattern. Due to its hypercardioid polar pattern, which is unusual for ribbon microphones, the M 160 is less susceptible to ambient noise, as it reduces background noise by 25 dB at 110 and picks up less sound from behind.

This makes it ideal primarily for the studio, but also on stage. Together with the M 130 double-ribbon microphone (polar pattern: figure-eight), the M 160 can be used for M/S miking.

Due to the M160s extremely complex production process, since 1957 the microphone has, and can only be made by hand by a few employees of beyerdynamic at the company's location in Heilbronn, Germany.

In 2019. The M 160 was Inducted into the NAMM TEC Awards Technology Hall of Fame

FEATURES

Balanced treble, high impulse fidelity & very good transient reproduction
Iconic dynamic double-ribbon microphone with warm and silky sound
Exceptional on electric guitar amp, Hihat and overhead
Hypercardioid polar pattern
Handmade since 1957

SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer type: Dynamic
Operating principle: Pressure gradient
Frequency response: 40 - 18,000 Hz
Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
Rear attenuation at 1 kHz: > 25 dB at 110
Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa): .1.0 mV/Pa (= -60 dBV)
Nominal impedance: 200
Load impedance: 1000
Diaphragm: Pure aluminium
Case/finish: Brass
Connector: XLR, 3-pin, male

DIMENSIONS

Length: 164 mm
Shaft diameter: 23 mm
Head diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 192 g