Beyerdynamic M88

The Beyerdynamic M88 TG is a microphone which was notably used by Phil Collins.

The mic was used by Phil pretty much exclusively on many of his solo albums, especially those co-produced with Hugh Padgham, from Face Value onwards. This also included work with Genesis from Abacab through to We Can't Dance albums. He also used the mic onstage on various tours, both Genesis and solo.

On the records, the Beyer M88 was often coupled with an Allen & Heath Mini Limiter to provide a level of grittiness and attack in Phil's voice.