Detail 01
Hypercardioid polar pattern
Concentrates capture on the intended source and reduces pickup from nearby stage or room sources.
Product detailSKU #1500000412876
beyerdynamicM 88 Dynamic Hypercardioid Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for close, controlled capture in studio and live-sound work, the M 88 is a moving-coil dynamic microphone with a hypercardioid pattern and a 30Hz–20kHz response. Its focused pickup helps keep nearby stage and room sound out of the channel, while the pronounced proximity effect gives close placement added low-frequency presence. Use it where punch and articulation matter: kick drum, bass cabinet, broadcast voice, or live vocals. The brass housing, hum compensation coil, and included hard case suit regular professional transport and use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking kick drum or bass cabinet when focused capture and extended low-frequency response are needed.
- Live vocal setups where hypercardioid directionality helps reduce nearby stage bleed.
- Broadcast voice work requiring detailed transients and controlled low-frequency presence.
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
30Hz–20kHz frequency response
Covers the extended low-frequency response described for kick drum, bass cabinet, voice, and instrument work.
Detail 03
Hum-compensating coil
Helps reduce electromagnetic interference during studio and stage operation.
Detail 04
Hard case
Provides dedicated protection for transport and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Uses a 3-pin male XLR connection.
- 02Close placement brings a pronounced proximity effect, adding low-frequency presence.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What microphone type is the M 88?
It is a moving-coil dynamic microphone with a hypercardioid pickup pattern.
02What sources is the M 88 used for?
It is suited to kick drum, bass cabinet, broadcast voice, and live vocal applications.
03Does the M 88 include a case?
Yes. A hard case is specified.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz–20kHz
- Load Impedance
- ≥ 1000 Ω
- Sensitivity 0 DB 1 V Pa
- 2.9 mV/Pa (= -51 dBV)
- Nominal Impedance
- 200 Ω
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Housing Material
- Brass
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Diaphragm Material
- Hostaphan
- Construction Type
- Handheld
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- 3-pin XLR
4 detailsSize & weight
- Shaft Diameter
- 25.5 mm
- Length
- 173 mm
- Weight
- 331
- Head Diameter
- 48.5 mm
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hard case
12 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Moving-coil
- Hum Compensating Coil
- Yes
- Casing
- Brass
- Magnetic Field Suppression
- 20dB at 50Hz
- Magnet Type
- Neodymium
- Connection
- XLR, 3-pin, Male
- Model
- M 88
- Operating Principle
- Pressure Gradient
- Diaphragm
- Hostaphan
- Product Type
- Dynamic microphone
- Rear Attenuation At 1khz
- > 23dB at 120°
- Grille
- Three-layer silver-colored
