How to make a DIY Ribbon mic and how to use a Ribbon Mic for the best Drum, Guitar and Bass sounds.
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- This one microphone has changed my whole recording process. It is now my best microphone for drums, guitar and bass. Skip to 5:48 for Audio Samples.
If you need a cheap ribbon mic solution then you should check out bumblebeepro.com. They have DIY kits like the ribbon microphone I built in this video.
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Just a correction here, a transformer doesn't amplify (makes a signal stronger). It's purpose in audio is to match the low impedance of the ribbon mic to the higher impedance of the input of the pre-amplifier. This is the same as taking the low voltage that the microphone produces and increases it to a level that the pre-amp can use. The transformer allows the microphone to work at its best efficiency with the premplifier. True amplification as is done in a transistor or tube increases the power in the signal which is volts x amps = watts.
I'm excited to learn about these ribbon mic kits through your excellent video.
The transformer does current to voltage conversion, so less current, more voltage - like a gear box.
Great video! :)
Very cool video of course! Great work on the mic!
Just built myself one of these and really digging it as well. FWIW, technically, a ribbon mic is
5:48
Great information!
Any pointers for someone experiencing crazy amounts of room noise with a similar ribbon mic? Cheers!
Ribbon mics also are the best to record Trombones an in general contralto to low brass.
Excellent video. Yes, fhinner than a human hair, as mentioned. But how much thinner? An average human hair is 100 microns and an average ribbon thickness is 2.5 micron. So thin thst if you drop a ribbon it does not fall, it floats to the table or floor like gossamer wings. I love ribbon mics and own a bunch of the vintage RCAs. I am still trying (for years) to master replacing them and then setting the tension to the exact resonant frequency. This video was awesome. Thanks for the effort Sir! Well done!
What kind of transformer do I have to use
Where can I buy the ribbon mic kit?
Do yourself a favor and do "all-ribbon" sessions! Trying to mix condensers with their highly exaggerated high-end response is like trying to taste a fine wine while eating doritos. People will mix "to the highs" first so masking out the less bright, more natural details captured by ribbons is all too common.
"how to make a ribbon mic" and 10" of bla-bla-bla some small example and NOT ANY DIY.