Your cart is empty.
Your cart is empty.Value-packed Tube Ribbon Mic Golden Age R1 Tube Active ribbon microphone combines a classic ribbon transducer with two transformers and a tube buffer amp. The result is natural, musical ribbon sound with the consistency afforded by active electronics. Fat, warm, and punchy, with fast transients and life-like realism, the R1 Tube delivers gorgeous, just-press-record sonics you won't need to labor over to make sound great.A robust tube mic with classic ribbon sound Golden Age R1 Tube Active delivers a classic ribbon sound with smooth highs and extended low end. Its fast transient response makes it a great choice for drums, acoustic and electric guitar, and piano. And with its high sensitivity (for a ribbon), it's awesome for capturing sensitive vocal performances. With its budget-friendly price tag, a pair of these versatile ribbons is perfect for stereo applications such as drum overheads. Unlike vintage ribbons, the R1 Active MKII features ultra-high
dannybpdx
2025-09-05 18:11:16
To be clear, we can spend $100's/$1000's on a great ribbon mic. I am reviewing this has a sonically lovely microphone, with unknown reliability. I won't tell myself or anyone that this is a bullet proof tool, that works for everything.This is a tube ribbon mic at the lower end price point of decent ribbon mics.The fact that you could find a 50% reduction in price, actually doesn't make me sure of anything.It's truly possible that I'll be taking this mic and power supply to my tech at some point.But this is a review of the here and now.From that perspective, this microphone can bring sweet soft clean signals into your DAW or interface. You'll be faced with the qualities of your content as your only consideration.Meaning you can't blame the microphone for hurting your recording. I've used this microphone as a vocal mic, a room mic, an acoustic nylon string guitar mic, and as an electric guitar cabinet mic. I can now predict that whatever you're capable of performing, will be 100% preserved. I hope this helps you. But please remember that I have no predictions for reliability or longevity. This is one of those"it works great for now" reviews.Said another way, why are there so many of these refurbs available? This is a perfect purchase for someone that has many mics, and is looking to supplement their sonic palette.If I had to advise a single microphone purchase, it would be dual diaphragm condenser that is linear across the 20-20K bandwidth.They are in the minority, because most cheap condenser mics are hyped in the treble response. But the linearity is critical. This mic is linear up to 18K, and it can take a hearty 165db of SPL.Nothing is hyped. Adding this mic as a wonderful addition to an already diverse mic locker is a perfect fit for this mic. Remember that it will need a robust microphone stand.
Recommended Products
