For decades, M Series microphones have been helping professional sound technicians, musicians and producers create unique recordings and unforgettable concert moments. Painstakingly handmade at the company headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, microphones such as the M 160, M 88 and M 201 are considered milestones in the history of audio. The updated design combines tradition and future without altering the tried-and-tested acoustic signature of the microphones.
Quality Made in Germany
All microphones in the M series are handmade at the company headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany. From the diaphragm and the 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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the reasons for the facelift?
The M Series microphones are an important part of our microphone history and have been synonymous with outstanding product quality for decades. With the facelift, we are leading the microphones into the future. Since the products have been produced for almost 70 years, it is important that production processes are regularly checked and adjusted. In addition, the design was adapted to comply with our current corporate design. All these measures enable us to have stable microphone production in the years to come.
What changes were made to the microphones?
First and foremost, the printing on the mics was changed. This way, our classic microphones speak the current design language of beyerdynamic. In addition, the heritage band recognizes the important fact that these mics are made in Germany. The new look combines tradition with future and expresses our microphone DNA. Sound-relevant components such as membranes or transformers have not been changed. The microphone grille of the M 88 is an exception (see the following points).
Does the sound of the microphones change?
As a company, it is important to us that the known and beloved acoustic properties of the M Series microphones stay unchanged – that is why the microphone transducers and other sound-absorbing parts will be produced in the same way they have always been. Only the grille of the M 88 is an exception. As requested by many of our customers, the microphone grille will be available again in its original three-layered and fine-meshed form with the facelift.
What influence does the new head grille of the M 88 have on the mic sound?
Thanks to the now three-layer fabric, plosive sounds are dampened in a better way than in the previous version. The changed material of the microphone grille results in subtle changes in sound without changing the outstanding basic sound of the microphone.
Does the facelift serve to replace manual labor with machines?
No. We still manufacture in filigree handwork in Germany. What has changed are simply production processes to facilitate the work of our qualified personnel. In addition, we have replaced some glue connections with screw connections to provide better serviceability.
How were the names of the products changed?
The names only change for the M 88 and the M 201, which will lose the suffix “TG”. For all other microphones, there is no change.
Why are the products no longer named "TG" at the end? Does this affect the construction?
Eliminating the suffix ”TG“ for the M 88 and the M 201 is a way to clearly separate our M and TG product lines and move back to a consistent naming. Nothing has changed in terms of the robust construction of the microphones. The TG Series are touring gear and made for live performances. While ideal for studio use, the M Series microphones are still suitable for use in demanding live situations.
Will service continue for the current models?
The service for the current models will continue for the next years.
