Detail 01
Double-ribbon transducer
Two low-mass ribbon elements provide the microphone's ribbon-based capture design.
Product detailSKU #1500000412912
beyerdynamicM 160 Dynamic Hypercardioid Double-Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Focused directionality is the defining practical advantage of the M 160. Its two low-mass ribbon elements pair smooth transient handling and balanced tonal detail with a hypercardioid pattern that helps reduce room bleed and unwanted stage noise. The compact body is useful where placement is tight around a drum kit, guitar cabinet, or ensemble. It is built for studio and live recording work, with applications spanning guitar cabinets, overheads, brass, acoustic guitar, broadcast voice, and orchestral recording. A hard case is listed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking guitar cabinets, drum overheads, percussion, or brass when focused source capture is useful.
- Recording in crowded drum-kit, cabinet, or ensemble setups where compact microphone placement matters.
- Broadcast voice, orchestral recording, or M/S work when paired with a beyerdynamic M 130.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Hypercardioid polar pattern
Delivers focused capture that helps reduce room bleed and unwanted stage noise.
Detail 03
3-pin XLR
The microphone uses a 3-pin XLR connector.
Detail 04
Hard case
A hard case is listed with the microphone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01M/S stereo recording is described in combination with a beyerdynamic M 130 ribbon microphone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the M 160's polar pattern?
It has a hypercardioid polar pattern.
02Where can I use the M 160?
Applications include guitar cabinets, drum overheads, brass, acoustic guitar, broadcast voice, and orchestral recording.
03Does it include a case?
A hard case is listed.
04Where is it made?
It is handmade in Germany.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz–18kHz
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Ribbon Material
- Pure aluminum
- Construction
- Handmade
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- 3-pin XLR
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hard case
5 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Double-ribbon
- Measurement Curve
- Included
- Rear Attenuation
- 25dB at 110° and 250°
- Product Type
- Ribbon microphone
- Model
- M 160
