For decades, M Series microphones have helped professional sound technicians, musicians and producers create unique recordings and unforgettable concert moments. Handcrafted at the company‘s site in Heilbronn, Germany, microphones such as the M 160, M 88 and M 201 are considered masterpieces of audio history due to their excellent sound quality. They’ve accompanied icons like Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins, and more.
beyerdynamic is consistently one of the preferred microphone brands for live music and studio recording, but its microphone range was suffering from the fact that many of the most cherished and appreciated models where simply available as new old stock, while its production required attention to ensure consistency and continuity. Now, the German company announced that its updated M Series microphones that were first debuted at NAMM 2023, are now available for purchase.
The unified, sleek design of the beyerdynamic M Series microphones combines tradition and future without altering the tried-and-tested acoustic signature of the microphones. The technical attributes and natural sound characteristics of the M Series microphones make them extremely flexible and suitable for many different applications, including percussion, piano, bass, choir and speech. beyerdynamic’s high degree of in-house production is unusual - and particularly special.
"While other manufacturers buy circuit boards, membranes or entire capsules from external suppliers, we manufacture a large number of these sound-relevant components for the M Series microphones ourselves," says Thorsten Bender, director of production at beyerdynamic.
The M 130 and M 160 are prime examples of this delicate production. The two double ribbon microphones are particularly difficult to manufacture, which is why only a few employees are currently able to do so. That tradition will carry on with the newly designed series, with the added benefit of a more streamlined production and build process to enhance everything from logistics to servicing.
The M Series microphones are available now on beyerdynamic’s e-shop. To learn more about each microphone and its storied history, click here.
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