Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
HQ Audio & Video Of Review: podcastage.com/rev/m130
Marked "Paid Promotion" because the mic is on loan from Beyerdynamic. I have not received any compensation.
Today i review the Beyerdyanmic M130, a passive figure-8 ribbon which gives you a very rich and robust low-end and a tamer treble and air frequency range. This gives you more of a classic ribbon sound if that's what you're looking for and it also works INCREDIBLY with the M160 in a mid-side pair.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: 53dB
Boosted in Post: +13dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Figure-8 (Bidirectional)
Freq Response : 40Hz - 18khz
Sensitivity: -57.5dBV
Impedance: 200 Ohms
Buy the Beyerdynamic M130 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: geni.us/m130
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/m130
B&H Photo: bhpho.to/427adAx
Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/573622
Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: geni.us/18i204th
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204th
B&H Photo: bhpho.to/3DLyvHf
Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/596531
NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.
00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:16 - Specifications
01:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:49 - (Not a) Plosive Test
02:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:41 - Background Noise Test
02:57 - Untreated Room Test
03:17 - Shock Rejection Test
03:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:57 - Mid Side Setup with M130 & M160
05:34 - Mid Side ASMR With Ribbon Mics!
06:28 - Shure SM7b Comparison
06:54 - sE Electronics VR2 Comparison
07:26 - Royer R10 Comparison
07:58 - Rode NTR Comparison
08:33 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
09:07 - Shure KSM313 N/E Comparison
09:39 - AEA KU5a Comparison
10:13 - Shure SM57 Comparison
10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:23 - Music Test
13:00 - Adding EQ
13:47 - Pros & Cons
15:51 - Overall Thoughts
18:53 - Recommendation
21:30 - Outro - Where I've Been
#Studio #Ribbon #MicReview
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My Favorite XLR Mics: podcastage.com/rev/favxlr
My Favorite USB Mics: podcastage.com/rev/favusb
HQ Audio & Video Of Review: podcastage.com/rev/m130
Marked "Paid Promotion" because the mic is on loan from Beyerdynamic. I have not received any compensation.
Today i review the Beyerdyanmic M130, a passive figure-8 ribbon which gives you a very rich and robust low-end and a tamer treble and air frequency range. This gives you more of a classic ribbon sound if that's what you're looking for and it also works INCREDIBLY with the M160 in a mid-side pair.
RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: 53dB
Boosted in Post: +13dB
SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Figure-8 (Bidirectional)
Freq Response : 40Hz - 18khz
Sensitivity: -57.5dBV
Impedance: 200 Ohms
Buy the Beyerdynamic M130 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: geni.us/m130
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/m130
B&H Photo: bhpho.to/427adAx
Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/573622
Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: geni.us/18i204th
Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204th
B&H Photo: bhpho.to/3DLyvHf
Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/596531
NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.
00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:16 - Specifications
01:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:49 - (Not a) Plosive Test
02:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:41 - Background Noise Test
02:57 - Untreated Room Test
03:17 - Shock Rejection Test
03:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:57 - Mid Side Setup with M130 & M160
05:34 - Mid Side ASMR With Ribbon Mics!
06:28 - Shure SM7b Comparison
06:54 - sE Electronics VR2 Comparison
07:26 - Royer R10 Comparison
07:58 - Rode NTR Comparison
08:33 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
09:07 - Shure KSM313 N/E Comparison
09:39 - AEA KU5a Comparison
10:13 - Shure SM57 Comparison
10:47 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:23 - Music Test
13:00 - Adding EQ
13:47 - Pros & Cons
15:51 - Overall Thoughts
18:53 - Recommendation
21:30 - Outro - Where I've Been
#Studio #Ribbon #MicReview
Become a Patreon: patreon.com/podcastage
Become a Member: youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join
Check Out This Stuff TOO:
Website: podcastage.com
Giveaways: podcastage.com/giveaways
Discord: podcastage.com/discord
Merch: podcastage.com/store
Company Relationship Disclosure: podcastage.com/disclosure
Personal: bandrewscott.com
My YouTube Setup: podcastage.com/studio
My Favorite XLR Mics: podcastage.com/rev/favxlr
My Favorite USB Mics: podcastage.com/rev/favusb
