Ribbon Mics: Audio Files

Sunday 8th November 2009

Active Ribbon Microphone

Some microphones ooze quality to the extent that price almost becomes unimportant. Is AEA’s new active version of the venerable RCA 44 design one of them?

Heil Sound PR40

Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Listening to the sound from this extraordinary dynamic mic, you might be forgiven for thinking it was a ribbon or a condenser.

SE Electronics RNR1

Active Ribbon Microphone

If you put together a classical musician turned mic manufacturer, and analogue audio legend Mr Rupert Neve, you’d expect the outcome to be something rather special — and it is.

Audio-Technica AT2035 & 2050

Condenser Microphones

Industry stalwarts Audio-Technica introduce two new microphones that offer a similar character to their popular AT2020, but with better performance and additional features.

SE Electronics SE4400a

Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone

Small size and a choice of polar patterns make this mid-priced, large-diaphragm mic a very versatile performer.

SE Electronics SE4

Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The SE3 was a popular mic, but it only came in cardioid flavour. The new SE4 gives you more options...

AKG Perception

Condenser Microphones

Can condenser mics at this price really be worthy of a name like AKG? Actually, it seems they can...

Earthworks PM40

Piano Microphone System

If recording piano is your forté, this system could make your life a whole lot easier...

JZ Black Hole

Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

It's easy to see where the Black Hole gets its name, but this novel microphone isn't all about appearances...

Harper-Diabaté HDV1

Multi-pattern Valve Microphone

This substantial tube mic comes with a generous array of accessories at a good price — but does it sound as impressive as it looks?

M-Audio Pulsar II

Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

A decent mic collection should include small-diaphragm condensers for their transparent, uncoloured sound. Does the updated Pulsar deserve a place in yours?

Sennheiser MKH 8040

Compact Modular RF Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser have taken advantage of new technology to produce a smaller, lower-cost modular version of their modern classic MKH range of microphones.

Crowley & Tripp El Diablo

Ribbon Microphone

A ribbon mic that can be used on a kick drum? Prepare to believe, as the new 'Roswellite' ribbon shows off its hardiness.

Equation Audio Alpha Series

Drum Microphone Set

If you've not yet built up much of a microphone collection, a dedicated drum-mic kit can be a sensible investment — and the price of this one puts it within reach of even entry-level users.

Violet Black Knight

Studio Condenser Microphone

Making your mic stand out from the crowd these days is difficult — so Latvian company Violet have used their head...

Newmann Retro

Multi-pattern Valve Microphone

Newmann (no, that's not a typo...) are a small British company aiming to make affordable high-quality mics with a vintage flavour. It's a laudable aim, but have they achieved it?

Microtech Gefell UM930

Multi-pattern Capacitor Microphone

At nearly twice the price of a Neumann U87, you've every right to expect this to be a very, very nice microphone...

Charter Oak E700

Multi-pattern FET Microphone

Building in China, then disassembling in the US and replacing parts seems a long-winded way to go about building a mic... but there might just be some sense in the approach.