Beyerdynamic M 88 Dynamic Moving-Coil Hypercardioid Microphone with 30 to 20000 Hz Frequency Range
Product highlights:
- Dynamic moving-coil microphone for kick drums, vocals and more
- Wide frequency response with detailed bass response
- Powerful output thanks to high sensitivity
- Excellent directionality
- Excellent technical features make it a living legend
- Frequency response of 30 to 20000 Hz
- Natural sound, free of tonal coloring
- Detailed bass response and smooth treble boost
- Compact dimensions and low weight
- Robust brass housing
In the box
Beyerdynamic M 88 Dynamic Moving-Coil Hypercardioid Microphone with 30 to 20000 Hz Frequency Range
- Beyerdynamic M 88 Dynamic Moving-Coil Hypercardioid Microphone with 30 to 20000 Hz Frequency Range
- MA-CL 25 Microphone Clamp
- Storage Case
- Individual Measurement Chart
- ‘M Series Guide’ Info Sheet
- Technical Specifications on the M Series
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
Beyerdynamic M 88 Dynamic Moving-Coil Hypercardioid Microphone with 30 to 20000 Hz Frequency Range
Continuously handmade since 1963 at the company headquarters in
Heilbronn, Germany, the Beyerdynamic M 88’s excellent technical features make
it a living legend. This dynamic moving-coil microphone is particularly
impressive when high demands are placed on the sound, whether in studio or in
live productions. Its transparent yet rich sound will lend every performance
the necessary gravitas.
Classic with Depth
The M 88 dynamic moving-coil microphone has a frequency response of 30 to 20000
Hz and is characterized by its natural sound, free of tonal coloring. It also
delivers a clear signal even at extremely high sound pressures. This
predestines it for a range of sound sources in the studio and live on stage.
When using it for a kick drum, sound technicians and drummers value its
pronounced proximity effect. In addition, the M 88 is perfect for miking toms,
electric guitar amps, bass guitar amps, and wind instruments.
Ideal for Vocals
Whether in the studio or live on stage, the M 88 has enjoyed decades of immense
popularity as a long-time favorite for vocals. In this aspect, it benefits
from its excellent technical characteristics as well as its detailed bass
response and smooth treble boost. In addition, the high-quality basic sound is
perfect for further processing the signal.
Great for Podcasts
Originally developed for recording speech, the M 88 is also an impressive
podcast microphone. Thanks to its almost physically perfect directionality,
interference is effectively muted. A neodymium magnet makes this microphone
highly sensitive, which means it requires very little amplification. This also
means it can be used with less powerful interfaces. Its pronounced proximity
effect and wide frequency response make it an ideal companion for your next
podcast production.
Near-Perfect Hypercardioid
From a technical perspective, the M 88’s hypercardioid polar pattern is close
to perfection. This has a number of advantages. This polar pattern prioritizes sound coming from the front, while most of the signals from the sides and some
from the back are reduced. This ensures excellent channel separation, i.e. the
microphone is less susceptible to crosstalk from other nearby sound sources. In
addition, the M 88 is less prone to feedback, making it suitable for use in
noisy surroundings.
Quality Made in Germany
As with all microphones in the M series, the M 88 is handmade at the company
headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany. From the diaphragm and the dynamic transducer
to the microphone grille acoustically relevant components are intricately made
in-house rather than being bought in. This method, which is unusual in the
industry, allows us to maintain control over the entire production process.
It’s What’s Inside That Counts
The Hostaphan diaphragm used in this microphone is a wafer-thin foil that has
excellent vibration behavior thanks to its low mass. In addition, the M 88
features an integrated hum compensation coil to minimize electromagnetic
interference. Another feature that has a significant effect on the sound is the
clever labyrinth, an acoustic component that ensures even attenuation. The
result is superb directionality and excellent sound.
Revolutionary Construction with Tradition Behind It
This microphone’s compact dimensions and low weight make it easy to position
even in cramped conditions. Thanks to the robust brass housing, this microphone
is perfect for work in the studio and live on stage. As requested by many
users, the M 88 once again has its three-layer, silver-colored grille. This
creates a perfect visual symbiosis of tradition and the future and enables the
microphone to deal better with plosives. This classic microphone now comes
safely stored in a sturdy hard case.
Durable Materials
The microphones are designed for daily use in professional conditions, which is
why only durable materials are used in their construction. If the microphone
nevertheless gets damaged, the service policy means that almost every part can
be replaced.