M 88 TG beyerdynamic Dynamic moving coil microphone (hypercardioid)

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For more than 60 years, the M 88 microphone continues to be considered the reference in the field of dynamic moving coil microphones due to its excellent technical properties.

The M 88 dynamic moving coil microphone is the ideal microphone for when your session requires the highest demands from a microphone, and convinces with its flexible application options. It can be used for miking vocals or instruments in the studio or on stage and is particularly popular for miking bass drums and guitar snares. That said, when miking a bass drum, a WS 59 windscreen should also be used.

The directional properties of the M 88 are close to theoretically possible values, reducing the risk of acoustic feedback to an absolute minimum. And thanks to the balanced frequency response, the most diverse sound sources are accurately reproduced and a signal is created that can be processed easily and at will.

The wide frequency response, excellent bass reproduction, high sensitivity and almost perfect hypercardioid polar pattern are what make the M 88 special.

The M 88 has been manufactured for several decades at our headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, traditionally by hand.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Classic dynamic microphone for kick drums, guitars and vocals.
• Wide balanced frequency response for natural sound reproduction
• Hypercardioid polar pattern close to physical perfection
• Microphone grill made of 3-layer stainless steel mesh.
• Buzz coil to eliminate background noise.
• Pronounced bass reproduction
• High sensitivity
• Handmade in Germany.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transducer type: Dynamic
• Working principle: pressure gradient
• Polar pattern: hypercardioid
• Frequency response: 30 - 20,000 Hz
• Back attenuation at 1 kHz: > 23 dB at 120°
• Sensitivity (0 dB = 1 V/Pa): 2.9 mV/Pa (= -51 dBV)
• Magnetic field suppression: > 20 dB at 50 Hz
• Nominal impedance: 200 Ω
• Load impedance: ≥ 1000 Ω
• Diaphragm: HostaphanR
• Housing: Brass
• Connection: XLR, 3-pin, male

DIMENSIONS

• Length: 173mm
• Shaft diameter: 25.5mm
• Head diameter: 48.5mm
• Weight: 331 grams

ACCESSORY SUPPLIED

MA-CL 25 Microphone clamp with 3/8" internal thread
with internal diameter of 25 mm. . . . . .Order No. 727,954

Soft protective case to protect your investment.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

WS 59 AZ Anthracite gray windbreak. . . . . . Order No. 419,087