The M 930 studio condenser microphones combine modern large diaphragm capsule technology with the latest in semiconductor circuit topology. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of professional and semi-professional users who demand the highest performance. The M 930 are ideally suited for universal miking applications in broadcast and sound studios. Their very favorable pricing also makes them attractive for project studios. Applications include vocalists, announcers, dialog pickup and as a spot microphones for recording guitars, keyboard, percussion, wind and string instruments.

The pick-up pattern is perpendicular to the direction of the microphone axis ( side addressed ). The model number and pick-up pattern symbol mark the front of the microphone.

The condenser capsule exhibits a smooth frequency response with a slight presence boost in the 7 to 11 kHz range. The polar response exhibits an exceptionally high degree of rejection for sounds impinging from the rear ( cardioid ) or sides ( super-cardioid ) of the microphone. The electronic impedance converter uses a newly perfected circuit topology. This design reduces the noise floor to an extremely low level while also raising the maximum output capability. As a result, these microphones have a clean, distortion free sound over an extremely wide dynamic range. RFI susceptibility is very low.

The microphone capsule and electronics are elastically suspended inside the compact metal housing. This reduces the sensitivity to mechanical impact and structure born noise. The microphone stand holder MH 93.1 can be exchanged for an elastic suspension EH 93 to further attenuate noise in extreme situations.

The M 930 connect to the microphone cable with a standard 3-pin XLR plug. Powering must be provided by an external 48 V phantom supply according to DIN 45596 and IEC 268-15. The microphones are finished in either a matte nickel or dark bronze color.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Pattern: Cardioid
• Response: 40Hz - 18kHz
• Sensitivity: 21mV/Pa
• Self Noise: 7dB-A
• Signal to noise: 87dB-A
• Maximum SPL: 142dB
• Dynamic Range: 103dB
• Required 48V Phantom Power

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Recently, Adam did a shoot-out between the Microtech Gefell MT71S and the M-930:

I though it might be helpful to record some examples and show the differences between these two similarly priced, yet, both excellent [in their own right] condenser microphones from Microtech Gefell. The M930, which uses the M9 Gold Sputtered Mylar Capsule, and the MT71, which uses the PVC M7 Capsule. These are both strictly cardioid pattern microphones, but the MT71 does have a high pass filter and 10 DB PAD. These switches were left flat for this example. I felt that using stereo technique with “player perspective” [Drum OH in spaced pair and Piano in spaced pair] would yield the best comparison, to really hear what these wonderful microphones are capable of all the way from left to right. I used our API 3124MB+ as the preamplifier, with input gains set very low, so there would not be any additional distortion from the preamplifier. The API can be very clean at low gain, and I think it represents the microphones extremely well here. Personal favorite’s aside, I feel that both of these microphones are really incredible for a wide variety of applications, so I’ll leave all the subjective, aesthetic based stuff to you guys.

Enjoy!!!
A/B

• Drum overheads - M930
• Drum overheads - MT71S
• Piano - M930
• Piano - MT71S