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Post by wendelgee2 on Oct 18, 2024 5:09:59 GMT -6
Long ago I did a vocal track on a ribbon mic of some sort. I keep coming back to it and thinking how natural and smooth it sounds. I'm a bass/baritone but the highs can get pretty nasal and that mic really took the edge off. Looking to trial some mics for a new project and want to get some ribbons in the mix.
I have the KSM313, so I'll try that, but interested in other suggestions under $1K.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 18, 2024 5:24:53 GMT -6
Front end audio has a Warm Audio WA44 b stock for $750 .
sound like you have your winner there !
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Post by thehightenor on Oct 18, 2024 6:32:48 GMT -6
Long ago I did a vocal track on a ribbon mic of some sort. I keep coming back to it and thinking how natural and smooth it sounds. I'm a bass/baritone but the highs can get pretty nasal and that mic really took the edge off. Looking to trial some mics for a new project and want to get some ribbons in the mix. I have the KSM313, so I'll try that, but interested in other suggestions under $1K. AEA R92. It has a bright side and a dark side. The bright side sounds truly great for vocals and it has a cleverly reduced proximity effect for close mixing like vocals or guitar cabs. If you can find a better sounding mic to put on a guitar cab, please let me know! |
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Post by svart on Oct 18, 2024 7:12:17 GMT -6
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Post by doubledog on Oct 18, 2024 9:42:55 GMT -6
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Post by smashlord on Oct 18, 2024 9:53:47 GMT -6
AEA R92. It has a bright side and a dark side. The bright side sounds truly great for vocals and it has a cleverly reduced proximity effect for close mixing like vocals or guitar cabs. If you can find a better sounding mic to put on a guitar cab, please let me know! My pick as well. I have used it on vocals with great success! |
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Post by tonycamphd on Oct 18, 2024 10:04:22 GMT -6
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Post by mcirish on Oct 18, 2024 10:21:04 GMT -6
The Alder Audio H44 has a side that is tuned more for voice and a back side that is darker (standard ribbon sound). It hasn't won any shootouts but at only $500, it might be worth trying a demo. Personally, I haven't found a ribbon I really like on voices yet, But then again, most of the ribbons I've used were based on the 44, 77 sounds.
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Post by drumsound on Oct 18, 2024 10:45:20 GMT -6
The sE VooDoo series should be considered. They have a passive and an active version, so depending on your mic pre situation you can choose. They sound the same when gain matched.
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Post by ericn on Oct 18, 2024 12:03:26 GMT -6
The idea of sub 1K ribbons really covers a lot of ground from the Classic RCA sound Ala Warm, to almost condenser like Samara but being the audio contrarian how about some often forgotten classics.
Beyer M500, it’s a short ribbon Beyer with a different transformer replace the stock Ribbon with RCA material and you have a fairly inexpensive BK5 voiced for voice.
Fostex M88PR, I miss the Fostex Printed ribbons, probably one of the very first condenser like ribbons but you still get some of that old ribbon vibe. They do not like Phantom!!!
The old Shure ribbons, Not RCA, nor priced like RCA but you plug a good one in and the sound takes you back in a very pleasing way.
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Post by ericn on Oct 18, 2024 12:04:29 GMT -6
The sE VooDoo series should be considered. They have a passive and an active version, so depending on your mic pre situation you can choose. They sound the same when gain matched. The amount of these I see used both interests and scares me. |
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Post by drumsound on Oct 18, 2024 12:07:02 GMT -6
The sE VooDoo series should be considered. They have a passive and an active version, so depending on your mic pre situation you can choose. They sound the same when gain matched. The amount of these I see used both interests and scares me. I have a couple of the cheaper ones, the X1R, and have used the Voodoo at Webster U's Student AES summit. They're good sounding mics. I'm not huge into ribbons, but when they are 'right' the sE stuff is cool. |
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Post by EmRR on Oct 18, 2024 12:29:55 GMT -6
Of the dozen ribbon types i have it’s the Samar or the 44 unless it’s a real problem solver kinda singer. The Samar (well, anything really) works closer than the 44. If you want the biggest proximity effect to play with it’s the 44 hands down.
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Post by chessparov on Oct 18, 2024 20:15:07 GMT -6
Surprised no one said NoHype-yet.  |
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Post by niklas1073 on Oct 19, 2024 5:36:33 GMT -6
An AT4080 will likely be most bang for the buck you will find out there in active ribbon way. You will bargain one for something like 700 and the build quality is up there with the premium mics. Sound wise a very solid allrounder as a ribbon.
You can also pick up an extinct audio bm9 for just under a K i think. Thats a killer one. Or a second hand AEA R84 passive will go under a grand.
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Post by gwlee7 on Oct 19, 2024 7:34:54 GMT -6
I would save the money and use the KSM 313 you already have. It was the first “nice” mic I ever bought and is stellar IMO. I do have a pair sE voodoo 1s as well and they are also really good. And, what about a Beyer M 160? I have one of them too. I like mics. 😂
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Post by kbsmoove on Oct 19, 2024 10:06:44 GMT -6
Beyer M500, it’s a short ribbon Beyer with a different transformer replace the stock Ribbon with RCA material and you have a fairly inexpensive BK5 voiced for voice. and if you replace the output transformer with a full range one from Xaudia you have a really remarkable mic that sounds good on all sorts of stuff! |
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Post by lowlou on Oct 19, 2024 10:19:12 GMT -6
Chandler L mic ?
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Post by moeses on Oct 19, 2024 11:35:44 GMT -6
Another vote for chandler type L
Really fits the bill
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Post by doubledog on Oct 19, 2024 13:39:03 GMT -6
Chandler Type L is one of the most used mics in my studio. I like A setting on vocals (but sometimes B as well) and just used B on a guitar cab the other day (heavy blues, Les Paul sound) and it was great. I have not been disappointed with anything I've used it on tbh. It's not a ribbon, but the B setting is smoother like a ribbon (with less proximity effect) and you get the A setting for free (or is it the other way around?).
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Post by drumsound on Oct 19, 2024 13:58:33 GMT -6
The idea of sub 1K ribbons really covers a lot of ground from the Classic RCA sound Ala Warm, to almost condenser like Samara but being the audio contrarian how about some often forgotten classics. Beyer M500, it’s a short ribbon Beyer with a different transformer replace the stock Ribbon with RCA material and you have a fairly inexpensive BK5 voiced for voice. Fostex M88PR, I miss the Fostex Printed ribbons, probably one of the very first condenser like ribbons but you still get some of that old ribbon vibe. They do not like Phantom!!! The old Shure ribbons, Not RCA, nor priced like RCA but you plug a good one in and the sound takes you back in a very pleasing way. This reminds me to send my Shure 3something out to @ulriggribbons |
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Post by indiehouse on Oct 19, 2024 15:42:24 GMT -6
Surprised no one mentioned Stager yet.
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Post by moeses on Oct 19, 2024 23:07:00 GMT -6
Chandler Type L is one of the most used mics in my studio. I like A setting on vocals (but sometimes B as well) and just used B on a guitar cab the other day (heavy blues, Les Paul sound) and it was great. I have not been disappointed with anything I've used it on tbh. It's not a ribbon, but the B setting is smoother like a ribbon (with less proximity effect) and you get the A setting for free (or is it the other way around?). I've yet to record any actual vocals on A besides a quick test, I'm just so stuck on that smooth/dark B voicing I think it's time to change that |
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Post by theshea on Oct 20, 2024 4:35:45 GMT -6
Long ago I did a vocal track on a ribbon mic of some sort. I keep coming back to it and thinking how natural and smooth it sounds. I'm a bass/baritone but the highs can get pretty nasal and that mic really took the edge off. Looking to trial some mics for a new project and want to get some ribbons in the mix. I have the KSM313, so I'll try that, but interested in other suggestions under $1K. if you are located in europe i would suggest checking out the No Hype Audio ribbon line. very good ribbon mics and very pro consulting and support. i have the No Hype Audio LRM-2 (older model now its called LRM-2b). i have 2 and use them for guitar cabs, background vocals, drum overheads or drum room. the are smooth but not as dark as other ribbons. only 320€ with Lundhal transformers. |
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Post by wendelgee2 on Oct 21, 2024 7:06:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the recommendations, folks. For the price, it's sure hard to beat the NoHype ribbons. Even if they don't quite work out, you're only out the price of a nice meal out. I grabbed an LRM-V, so hopefully it will do the crooning thing. Will report back.
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