Bogren IR Pack: 100 Years of Beyerdynamic — Free Download

A Century of Tone

This impulse response pack marks Beyerdynamic’s hundredth anniversary, created by producers Jens Bogren and Kristian Kohle in collaboration with the German manufacturer. It draws on the company’s studio microphone heritage, using both rare vintage units and contemporary models to capture guitar and bass cabinets. The collection functions as a sonic archive, translating decades of microphone design into digital form for use with amp simulators and modelers.

The pack includes a broad assortment of captures, from historic microphones sourced from Beyerdynamic’s own archive to modern technical recordings. These are organized to let players explore tonal variety quickly or dig into precise microphone behavior. Whether the goal is vintage character or modern clarity, the pack offers a wide palette without requiring physical studio equipment.

Producer IRs and Historic Microphones

Thirty-two producer IRs, crafted by Kohle and Bogren, are included for guitar and bass. These are designed to sit directly in a mix, blending multiple microphones, cabinets, and processing to deliver a finished sound without extensive tweaking. They cover rhythm, lead, and bass applications, making them suitable for quick sessions or final tracks.

The historic microphone segment features units from Beyerdynamic’s century-old collection, ranging from smooth ribbon microphones of the sixties to edgy dynamic models from the thirties. These captures offer unique character that modern gear rarely replicates, giving modeler users access to sounds that would otherwise require rare hardware. The selection includes dynamic and ribbon types, each with distinct frequency response and transient behavior.

Technical Captures and Microphone Choices

Kristian Kohle captured technical IRs using nine microphones in front of a well-regarded 2002 Celestion V30 speaker. With multiple discrete mic positions available, players can blend and combine placements to shape their own tones. This offers detailed control over the interaction between microphone, speaker, and room, useful for crafting precise sounds.

The technical set includes dynamic, ribbon, and unusual models, such as a headphone used as a microphone. This variety encourages experimentation, allowing players to mix vintage and modern microphones in ways not typically possible. For those who prefer a hands-on approach, these captures provide the building blocks for custom cabinet setups.

Workflow and Practical Use

For guitarists using modelers or amp sim plugins, these IRs can replace or augment built-in cabinet simulations. The producer IRs streamline mixing by providing ready-to-use tones, reducing time spent on EQ and layering. The technical IRs suit sound designers and producers who want to build their own blends from a range of positions and microphone types.

Bass players also benefit from dedicated IRs, addressing the broader frequency range of bass cabs. The pack serves as a versatile tool for recording, live use, or tone design, especially when physical microphones are unavailable. Its historical focus adds a unique flavor that standard cab packs may lack.

Key features

• Largest Bogren Digital IR collection to date
• Producer IRs from Kristian Kohle and Jens Bogren
• Technical captures of nine microphones on a V30 cabinet
• Historic microphones from Beyerdynamic’s archive
• Includes dynamic, ribbon, and unusual microphone types
• Captures for both guitar and bass cabinets

Best for

Best for guitarists and producers seeking distinctive, historically inspired cabinet tones for modelers or amp sims, combining mix-ready options with detailed technical control.