Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone

The Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone is a double ribbon dynamic microphone designed for use in studio and live recording applications. Its unique double ribbon element has superb transient response, creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and transparency.

The Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone is the legendary microphone from Beyerdynamic. The bidirectional figure eight polar pattern effectively suppresses unwanted interference from the sides. The Beyerdynamic M 130's balanced, uncoloured sound handles a wide variety of applications. 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.

Handmade in Germany since 1957
The M 130 and M 160 set new standards for microphones “Made in Germany”. During the production process, two hand-stamped wafer-thin pure aluminium ribbons (0.003 mm thick) are inserted into a magnet gap that is only a few millimetres wide. The space between the two ribbons is just 0.5 mm. Because this job requires extreme dexterity, there are currently only a few employees able to build this microphone. In addition, sound-relevant components such as the triple-layered microphone grille are handmade. All of this is reflected in its excellent quality. Every microphone is a masterpiece thanks to exacting precision “Made in Germany”.

Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone Features

• 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

Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone Applications

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

Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone 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 O
• Load Impedance: = 1000 O
• Diaphragm: Pure Aluminium
• Case/Finish: Brass
• Connector: XLR, 3-Pin, Male

Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone Includes

• Beyerdynamic M 130 Ribbon Microphone
• Microphone Clamp
• Microphone Case
• Manufacturer Warranty