Due to its outstanding technical properties, the M 88 is still considered the reference in the field of dynamic moving- coil microphones – more than 60 years after its release. Flexible in use, the microphone classic from beyerdynamic is particularly popular for miking kick drums and vocals. The wide frequency response, the outstanding bassreproduction, the high sensitivity and the almost perfect hypercardioid polar pattern are what makes the M 88 special. The M 88 has been manufactured at the company‘s site in Heilbronn, Germany, for decades – traditionally by hand. Features Dynamic microphone classic, e.g. for kick drum and vocals Wide frequency response and pronounced bass reproduction High sensitivity Hypercardioid polar pattern close to physical perfection Handmade in Germany for decades Specifications Transducer type Dynamic Operating principle Pressure gradient Polar pattern Hypercardioid Frequency response 30 - 20,000 Hz Rear attenuation at 1 kHz > 23 dB at 120° Sensitivity 2.9 mV/Pa (= -51 dBV) Magnetic field suppression > 20 dB at 50 Hz Nominal impedance 200 Ω Load impedance ≥ 1000 Ω Diaphragm Hostaphan® Casing Brass Connection XLR, 3-pin, male Length 173 mm Shaft diameter 25.5 mm Head diameter 48.5 mm Weight 331 g