Beyer M500 vs M500N - difference?

[mrbowes]

Just scored a vintage Beyer M500N in box off eBay.

I found somewhere online that the N is short for DIN, but I'm not quite sure what DIN means.

Are there any sonic differences between this mic and the regular M500?

I have read about the Stephen Sank mod, and will most likely be going that route.

I'm not too sure of resale value, but the mic was $150 shipped. Seemed like a decent deal at the time, considering a few auctions over was Nady Ribbon mic for $250.

If anyone has experience with this particular mic or understands wtf a DIN model is, please let me know.

Thanks, and cheers!

 

[paddyponchero]

In general DIN is a german industrial standard, in this case it refers to the connector. Many of the older german mics used a three pin screw locking DIN connector. Other than the connector, I think the m500N, M500C and M500NC are the same.

More info:
http://members.aol.com/mihartkopf/beyer_d.htm#M_500