Beyerdynamic M130

The M 130's unique double ribbon element has superb transient response, creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and transparency. The bidirectional figure eight polar pattern effectively suppresses unwanted interference from the sides. The M 130's balanced, uncolored sound handles a wide variety of applications. In conjunction with the hypercardioid M 160, the M 130 is ideal for creating an authentic stereo image through the use of the M-S (Mid-Side) technique.

The M 130 gives excellent results when the Mid-Side technique is used to record or broadcast a true stereo image. Its rugged design handles the demands of remote recording/broadcast sessions as easily as those of the studio. Alone, the M 130 allows the recording of background audience noise and concert hall "ambience" without unwanted resonances. In the recording studio it is effective with backing vocal groups, percussion and mounted toms. The M 130's crisply articulated, uncolored sound is well suited to such demanding audiophile applications as digital and direct-to-disc recording.

Applications

• Studio recordings
• Instruments
• Overhead
• Ambience recordings
• MS (together with the M 160) and Blumlein recordings

Features

• Double ribbon microphone
• Consistent figure-eight polar pattern
• Superb transient response
• Balanced, uncolored sound
• Compact design
• Characteristically warm and natural sound

Specifications

• Transducer Type: Dynamic
• Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Frequency Response: 40 - 18,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Figure-Eight
• Rear Attenation at 1kHz: >25dB at 110 degrees
• Open Circuit Voltage at1kHz(0dB=1V/Pa):1.0mV/Pa=-60dBV
• Nominal Impedance: 200 ohms
• Load Impedance: >/= 1000 ohms
• Diaphragm: Pure Aluminum
• Case/Finish: Brass
• Connector: 3-pin XLR male
• Dimensions:
  Length: 128 mm
  Shaft Diameter: 23 mm
  Head Diameter:38.5 mm
• Weight without cable: 150 g