M 130


Double ribbon microphone (Figure 8) 


  • Classic ribbon microphone offering two stacked ribbons ensuring pure, uncoloured sound
  • Ideal companion for authentic recordings and studio applications
  • The figure 8 polar pattern eliminates unwanted noises from the side
  • Rugged design
  • Made in Germany

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic 

Operating principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure gradient Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 18,000 Hz 

Polar pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure-eight Rear attenuation at 1 kHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 25 dB at 110° 

Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz 

(0 dB = 1 V/Pa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 mV/Pa = -57.5 dBV Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Ω 

Load impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≥ 1000 Ω 

Diaphragm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pure aluminium 

Case/finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass 

Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR, 3-pin, male 

Dimensions: Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 mm 

Shaft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 mm 

Head diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.5 mm 

Weight without cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 g

M130

beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers world-wide that still produce ribbon microphones. One of them is the legendary M 130. The M 130's unique double ribbon element has a superb transient response, creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and transparency.  

FIGURE EIGHT POLAR PATTERN

The bidirectional figure eight polar pattern effectively suppresses unwanted interference from the sides. The M 130's balanced, uncoloured 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 MS- (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.