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beyerdynamic M160 Double Ribbon Microphone

£748.00

This is the beyerdynamic M160 Double Ribbon Microphone from Beyerdynamic, available now in Ribbon Microphones category on MicPro. Read More below.

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Smooth focused detailed. Meet your new favourite tool The beyerdynamic M160 Double Ribbon Microphone. Thanks to Andy Johns the M160 was one of the important factors that contributed to John Bonhams larger than life drum sound on “When the Levee Breaks”. If that isnt enough to persuade you then there are even more good reasons as to why this workhorse is also a favourite of Steve Vai and James Murphy. The microphone features a dual ribbon construction. This allows you to pick up sound from both the front and rear. The M160 is just as comfortable generating warm natural sounds in a live environment as it is in the studio. Its hypercardioid polar pattern provides you with a tight focused sound with excellent rejection of unwanted off-axis sources. From aggressive roomy drums to warm intricate acoustic guitars. If you desire a microphone that will inject tonnes of vintage mojo into your productions and performances then look no further than the M160.

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Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic is a long-established German audio manufacturer known for precision engineering and dependable microphones used in studio, broadcast, and live sound. The brand has a strong reputation for build quality, accuracy, and consistency.

Beyerdynamic microphones are widely used for vocals, instruments, and broadcast applications, offering clear sound and robust performance. MicPro suggests Beyerdynamic microphones for users who value reliability, technical precision, and equipment built for long-term professional use.

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Ribbon Microphones

Ribbon microphones are valued for their smooth, natural sound and warm tonal character. They are often used on vocals, brass, guitar amps, and room recordings, where a softer high end and rich midrange are desirable. Ribbon microphones are more delicate than other types and typically require careful handling, but they are prized in studio environments for their classic sound and depth.

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Ribbon

Ribbon microphones are prized for their smooth, natural sound and warm tonal character. They are especially valued in studio recording for capturing sources without harshness, making them ideal for vocals, guitar amplifiers, brass, strings and drum overheads where detail and depth are needed without exaggerated high frequencies.

Using a thin metal ribbon suspended in a magnetic field, ribbon microphones respond quickly to transients and deliver a rich, balanced midrange. They are often chosen when a classic, vintage-style sound is desired, and they work particularly well in controlled studio environments where their sensitivity and tonal subtlety can be fully appreciated.

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