Beyerdynamic M 99

Beyerdynamic M 99

The M 99 is a dynamic moving coil microphone of studio quality. The tailored frequency response suits many applications from instrument miking to on-air broadcasting. The beyerdynamic TG-X technology used in the M 99 features a strong neodymium magnet system and a mass reduced special Mylar diaphragm to give the microphone a powerful reproduction with excellent transient characteristics.

The frequency response is extremely linear and guarantees audio quality which has until now only been achieved by using high-quality condenser microphones.

The frequency select switch at the base of the microphone allows three settings of equalisation, linear and two optimised settings for vocals and instrument miking. A second switch is for presence accentuation. This allows further adjustment for close miking techniques or kick drum miking. The hypercardioid polar pattern helps eliminate feedback in live applications and allows a good separation between different instruments.

The microphone can operate at very high sound pressure levels without loss of sound quality and virtually no distortion.

The M 99's die cast casing is made of aircraft grade aluminium and finished with an attractive metallic varnish.

Features:

• Extremely linear frequency response
  
• Switchable presence accentuation and equalisation for bass drum
  
• Hypercardioid polar pattern
  
• Integrated elastic suspension
  
• Rugged construction
  

Technical Specifications:

• Transducer type: Dynamic
  
• Operating principle: Pressure gradient
  
• Frequency response (close miking): 30 - 18,000 Hz
  
• Frequency response (distant miking): 30 - 18,000 Hz
  
• Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
  
• Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa): 3.0 mV/Pa / 2 mV/Pa -50 dBV/-54 dBV
  
• Magnetic field suspension: > 20 dB at 50 Hz
  
• Nominal impedance: 280 O
  
• Diaphragm: Hostaphan®
  
• Case/finish: Aluminium/die cast
  
• Connector 3-pin XLR
  
• Length: 163 mm
  
• Shaft diameter: 23/25 mm
  
• Head diameter: 56 mm
  
• Weight without cable: 421 g