A special feature of the M 160 is certainly the hypercardioid polar pattern, which is atypical for a ribbon microphone. Whereas with the usual polar pattern figure-of-eight, sound arriving from the rear is also picked up by the microphone, the M 160 suppresses sound events arriving from the side. This makes the M 160 the perfect choice for the most demanding recording and broadcast applications. Because of its excellent directional properties, the M 160 microphone is often used on the hi-hat, where avoiding crosstalk is one of the biggest challenges.
Even David Bowie and Eddie Kramer appreciated the warm, detailed and natural sound of the M 160. With its wide frequency response and high impulse response, the double ribbon microphone is ideal for miking stringed instruments and drums. beyerdynamic also recommends the M 160 as a microphone for recording saxophones (pay attention to the distance here!).
Due to its small size and robust construction, the M 160 is a practical tool for recording situations where space is literally at a premium.