Beyerdynamic M 160 Product Information. Review. Test

Frequency Response Curve

Polar Pattern

Wiring Diagram

Positive pressure produces positive voltage on yellow lead (pin 2).

Technical 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°

Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz (0 dB = 1 V/Pa): 1.0 mV/Pa = -60 dBV

Nominal impedance: 200 Ω

Load impedance: ≥ 1000 Ω

Diaphragm: Pure aluminium

Case/finish: Brass

Connection: XLR, 3-pin, male

Dimensions:
Length: 156 mm
Shaft diameter: 23 mm
Head diameter: 38 mm

Weight without cable: 156 g

Please take some time to read carefully through this product information before setting up the equipment.

Applications

• Hi-Hat
• Snare
• String instruments
• Piano
• Saxophone
• Acoustical guitar
• MS-Stereophony (in conjunction with M 130)

Connection

The M 160 is equipped with a 3-pin XLR-plug. The microphone can be connected to any microphone input. For best results we recommend the use of balanced microphone cables into a balanced microphone input. Refer to "Optional Accessories".

Setting up

• The two red dots on the ring around the microphone head mark the longitudinal axis of the two ribbons. When setting up the microphone on stands, make sure that this axis runs vertically.
• The M 160 features excellent transmission qualities. Its hypercardioid polar pattern with a noise cancellation of 25 dB at 110° suppresses lateral sound reflections and external noise effectively. Therefore, the M 160 is an ideal microphone for applications demanding the very best in recording and transmission technology.

Maintenance

For cleaning the microphone shaft and basket use a soft, damp cloth. If necessary use a mild cleansing agent (such as washing-up liquid), no solvent agents and take care not to allow any water drops into the transducer element.

Service

Servicing must be carried out by qualified service personnel only. Dismantling the microphone yourself will invalidate the guarantee.

Version

Optional Accessories

Cables
BMC 05 FM
Standard microphone cable XLR-XLR, 5 m long: 434.787

BMC 10 FM
Standard microphone cable XLR-XLR, 10 m long: 434.795

Stand
GST 500
Microphone stand, 3/8", height 0.85 - 1.60 m, with telescopic G 500 boom: 406.252

Disposal

This symbol on the product, in the instructions or on the packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

www.beyerdynamic.com

beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG . Theresienstraße 8. 74072 Heilbronn. Germany. Tel. +49 7131 617-0. Fax +49 7131 617-204. info@beyerdynamic.de

For further distributors worldwide, please go to www.beyerdynamic.com
Non-contractual illustrations. Subject to change without notice.

DE-EN 7 / M 160 / 300.705 (03.18)