Beyerdynamics most popular dynamic microphone

• nearly unmodified manufacturing for more than 60 years: There were only modifications on the wire mesh of the basket, the plug insert and the surface color
• especially in the 70's / 80's a common stage vocal microphone that was used by some musicians for studio singing (Phil Collins, New Order)
• hypercardioid pattern with a high rear attenuation
• very high sensivity (items for hire: > 2,8 mV/Pa!)
• broad mid boost with center frequency at about 3 kHz for unobtrusive presence
• both items for hire have the popular closely meshed basket; one is the limited 90 years' edition
• manufacturing period: since 1962

Favourite applications: studio standard for bass-heavy instruments (Bass Drum, Bass Amp, Floor Tom). It is also a popular choice for wind instruments (trumpet, saxophone, clarinet), percussion and vocals