Beyer MC930 & M160 impressions

[kats]

Thought I'd pass this on. I had a pair of each in the studio for a couple of weeks, ad I have to say I was quite impressed.

MC930:

Unfortunately I had a chance to only use these on one track for acoustic guitar (D28). XY standard set up. Compared to the Josephson C42's we used prior on the album, the 930's had a much bigger more natural sound. No 5k bump, but very detailed in sound as well as being quite a sensative mic. All were extremely impressed with this mic. It really sounded good on the finger picking sections. My guess is that it would be fantastic on a nylon stringed guitar and drum OHs. IMO they're the best bang for the buck SDC out there, and are great at any price.

M160:

Again, these little buggers are great. For those of you who find the 121 a bit dark for certain E guitar apps, these are the ticket. Where I would put a 121/57 combo on E guitar, a single M160 had it covered.

On acoustic they had a definate color, kind of old school - detailed and big, but not nessecarily "Hi Fi". Cool sound.

Great on OH's, snare, HH, and room as well. I find these mics to be an extremely versatile and usefull set - not just some oddity that you might use for shits and giggles.

Anyhow, I brought these in for the hell of it with no intention of keeping them - but I ended up purchasing both pairs. I've never had much experience with Beyer products, but I'm definately a fan now. Don't let the reasonable prices fool you, these mics deliver

[newnes]

Thanks for the report!! I just ordered some mc930's so it's good to hear more positive opinions. C42's were my other option so you're helping me think I made the right choice! (especially since the 930's were more $).

I've only heard an M160 briefly in a room mic M-S setup on some drums but it sounded great! I've been thinking about these as my next mic purchase. It looks like they have a lot of uses; have you tried them on vox at all?

Craig.

[kats]

Not on VOX yet, I didn't have them in time or I would have set one up for the scratch tracks just to see.

[john caldwell]

What is street pricing for the MC930?

[newnes]

I just paid $1299 Canadian for a pair. You can get them here for $999 USD:

http://www.frontendaudio.com/Beyerdy...rop_p/1563.htm

A single one is about $499 USD. The bonus with the "matched set" is that you get shockmounts.

Craig.

[d_fu]

In Europe (Germany), I've seen the stereo set for under € 700.

[john caldwell]

Neat. Thanks.

John-

[threm]

Originally Posted by d_fu

In Europe (Germany), I've seen the stereo set for under € 700.

Single 359EU
Stereo Set 666EU


http://www.musik-service.de/Search-SECx0xI-src0de.aspx

[buzzjoe]

Seems that the mc930 is a great sdc but how does compare to a schoeps Mk 4/CMC 6 or gefell M 300 (especially with acoustic guitars)? Is it in the same league?

[uiiok]

I just picked up a pair of MC930's from B & H photo for 765.00 USD.

[Screwdio]

I'm in the market for these mics and would love to hear more first hand experience about them....

[Reptil]

Originally Posted by threm

Single 359EU
Stereo Set 666EU


http://www.musik-service.de/Search-SECx0xI-src0de.aspx

I can only find a single mic for 999 euro.
double set 2058 euro.
I'm missing something?

[Riccardo]

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[LSD-Studio]

I'm the biggest fan of the Beyer m160.....
I seriously recommend them for almost any aplication.

[Reptil]

Originally Posted by Riccardo

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[Jimbo]

The MC930s are very detailed with a full low end that isn't mushy -- Great on acoustic instruments.

The off-axis response is very, very nice.

I just tracked a violin last night with one, and I'm pleased.

- Jim

[adamcal]

Originally Posted by newnes

have you tried them on vox at all?

Craig.

I have, one singer who I usually use a R84 with sounded great with a M160, I cant which I prefered as the sessions were spread out but it was all there, the big round ribbon tone, that added some balls to an otherwise weak singer.

thumbsup

[Screwdio]

Awesome. I'm thinking of these mics for a lot of drum overhead use as well as some acoustic guitar. I found the MC930's for under $800 for the pair, which seems like a good deal.

[Froombosch]

I find the M160 too dark for overheads. But with correcting that with an eq they are awsome.

Cranesong spider as preamp.

[warhead]

I guess I'm one of the early supporters of the MC930.

War

[obostic]

Originally Posted by warhead

I guess I'm one of the early supporters of the MC930.

War

Yeap, It was your review that peak my interest and I must say the MC930s are beautiful for OH, acoustic, and B3. They replaced my KM184s by the way.

[starseed]

A cymbal track recorded with a M 160 stopped me dead in my tracks once...had to know what it was, that could make metal sound like butter thumbsup

[Screwdio]

Love the comments......

And yes War, you are one of the folks who inspired me as well to look at these mics....I might have to go for it.

[6dyslexicelephnt]

god i want an m160 for acoustic... it's exactly my style but like everything, it's out of my price range. After hearing some sound samples in a huge mic shootout, I was sold. Liked it better than all those LDCs with treble boosts in the high end

[Screwdio]

Well, in true GS fashion, I sprung for a pair of MC930's. I'm excited. I'll post some samples after they arrive.....

[newnes]

Originally Posted by Screwdio

Well, in true GS fashion, I sprung for a pair of MC930's. I'm excited. I'll post some samples after they arrive.....

You won't be sorry. One of the best purchases I ever made for my studio. Enjoy!

Craig.

[majortom]

Anyone tried the Glyn Johns technique for drum "overheads" with a pair of M160s instead of LDCs.

You think the hypercardioid pattern would be too narrow?

[Screwdio]

Anyone used the MC930 much on vocals...?

[coyotekells]

I just ordered a pair or MC930s..

I'm most curious to see how they fair with various acoustic guitar duties (steel and nylon string)...

But damn sure I will try them on everything I can!

[Nu-tra]

I didn't like the mc930's in my room. I ended up taking a hit and getting a pair of KM84's. I am broke but happy.