‌Unique double-ribbon microphone (figure-eight) Ideal for stereo, ambience and instrument recordings Excellent at suppressing sound from the sides Extraordinary sound character Handmade in Germany M 130 DOUBLE-RIBBON MICROPHONE Similar to the M 160, the M 130 dynamic double-ribbon microphone is exceptional in terms of production and sound. This classic microphone has been intricately hand-made at the company headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, since 1957. Thanks to the globally unique double-ribbon system and naturally intricate sound recording, the M 130 continues to set standards to this day.  RIBBON SOUND FOR A VARIETY OF SOURCES Depending on its positioning and spatial situation, the dynamic double-ribbon M 130 can be used to record drums, electric guitar amps, pianos, acoustic guitars, orchestras, choirs or room ambience. Thanks to its broad and balanced frequency response of 40–18.000 Hz, the M 130 offers impressive natural, authentic sound. Its high impulse fidelity is achieved thanks to the low mass of the two pure aluminium ribbons. The M 130, which has a figure-eight polar pattern, is also the perfect choice when sound from the sides needs to be blocked when recording.

A MICROPHONE  WITH AMBIENCE The figure-eight polar pattern of the M 130 makes it ideal for stereo recording. For example, two M 130 can be used to create a Blumlein pair for superb-sounding room ambience recording.  The M 130 can be used with another hypercardioid or supercardioid microphone such as the dynamic double-ribbon M 160 or the MC 950 true-condenser microphone for M/S recording. The combination of two double-ribbon microphones with a hypercardioid or figure-eight polar pattern is unique on the market and offered only by beyerdynamic.

A CLOSER LOOK: THE FIGURE-EIGHT POLAR PATTERN Microphones with a figure-eight polar pattern record signals equally well from the front and back of the microphone. This means that they demonstrate superb off-axis behaviour and block out signals from the sides (at 90° and 270°). Compared to double-ribbon microphones that imitate a figure of eight by using two capsules, real figure-eight capsules such as that of the M 130 have exceptionally high sound and frequency stability.

A COMPACT SOUND SENSATION With a length of 12.8 centimetres and weight of 150 grams, the M 130 can undoubtably be called compact and lightweight. This makes it quick and easy to position in any situation. Used predominantly in the studio, the M 130 is extraordinarily robust for a ribbon microphone. This classic microphone now comes safely stored in a sturdy hard case.

INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CURVE Because each one is intricately handmade, each M 130 is unique. We even go one step further and individually measure each and every microphone. A print-out of the measurement curve is included with your purchased M 130.   APPLICATION Ideal for stereo and instrument recording POLAR PATTERN Figure-of-eight TRANSDUCER TYPE Double-Ribbon SWITCH Without switch CONNECTION XLR 3-pin POWER SUPPLY - TECHNICAL DATA TRANSDUCER TYPE Double-Ribbon POLAR PATTERN Figure-of-eight MICROPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 40 - 18,000 Hz CONNECTION TYPE XLR 3-pin