M216 Stereo
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Common name: Telefunken Elektroakustik M216 Stereo
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The M216 Stereo microphone features two large diaphragm capsules stacked one on top of the other. The top capsule can be rotated by 90 degrees and is independently switchable between omnidirectional and bidirectional with intermediate positions resulting in nine different pickup patterns while the bottom one is fixed cardioid. This allows for X/Y and mid-side recording setups. The amplification circuit is the same as the one used in the M16 MKII microphone, based around a NOS General Electric 6072A vacuum tube and an AMI BV-314 output transformer. Includes power supply, microphone cable, wooden microphone box.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14 mV/Pa
Max SPL
125
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
20 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6072A - 12AY7
Tube Brand
General Electric
Switchable Options
Pad
Filter/EQ
Physical Characteristics
Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Cream White.
Weight
906 g
Length
288 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
44 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Power supply, microphone cable, wooden microphone box.
Optional
Flight case.