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Ribbon Mics: Audio Files

Part 2 - Hear For Yourself

Published in SOS December 2007
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Reviews : Microphone
 
Last month we introduced the mics; this month we put them to the test. Audition these files to find out which model is the best way of adding ribbon character to your studio. (Scroll down for hi-res WAV versions)
(MP3 files)  Ac Guitar Round 2
(MP3 files)  Acoustic guitar
(MP3 files)  Kit overheads stereo
(MP3 files)  Kit room mic mono
(WAV files)  Ac Guitar Round 2
(WAV files)  Acoustic guitar
(WAV files)  Kit overheads stereo
(WAV files)  Kit room mic mono
Published in SOS December 2007

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