description Beyerdynamic M 99 Overview
The Beyerdynamic M 99 is a moving-coil dynamic microphone made by the German audio manufacturer Beyerdynamic. Its hypercardioid pickup pattern emphasizes sound arriving from the front while limiting pickup from the sides and rear, which is useful where acoustic separation matters. Designed to tolerate loud sources, it has been used for broadcast speech, vocals, bass-heavy instruments, and close miking of kick drums.
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Beyerdynamic M 99 ranks #120 of 328 in the Mime ranking, behind Peter Schumann, ahead of 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Pro.
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Was the Beyerdynamic M 99 designed only for kick drum?
No, the large-diaphragm dynamic microphone was also marketed for broadcast speech, bass cabinets, double bass, and low-register wind instruments. Its extended low-frequency response nevertheless made kick drum one of its best-known applications.
What pickup pattern does the Beyerdynamic M 99 use?
The M 99 has a hypercardioid polar pattern. It provides strong side rejection but, like other hypercardioid microphones, retains a narrow lobe of sensitivity behind the microphone.
Does the M 99 require phantom power?
No, it is a moving-coil dynamic microphone and operates without phantom power. It connects through a conventional balanced XLR microphone input.
What current microphones are similar to the discontinued M 99?
The Heil PR 40 is a close conceptual alternative for broadcast voice and low-frequency instruments. For dedicated kick-drum work, the Telefunken M82 and Beyerdynamic TG D70 are more readily available modern options.
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