The trouble with ribbon mics the incredible sensitivity to movement, dropping and falling. Not for outside recording or broadcasting…….. my experience.
True dat - and of course many can be killed by phantom power. There is an exception to every rule though - the Coles 4104 lip mic. coleselectroacoustics.com/4104-commentators-microphone/ Used on outdoor sporting events across the world and plenty tough. I have one some where, must do a video some time. But generally keep them indoors and treat them with kid gloves. Ta like, ppm6.
sE X1R.... When I first heard the sound in the video, I thought it lacked detail and was dull, but there was minimum proximity effect when you put your mouth close, and even details suddenly appeared.
try their VR1, its much more detailed (I would say that X1R sounds like one would expect from a ribbon while VR1/VR2 sounds more open the way condensers are used to be). Love both though ;-)
I have this mic too, I find it really quite wonderful for voice, okay, there’s a noise floor which will freak the millennials out, there’s a bit more high end than typical ribbons but it’s still quite soft. Hidden gem, for those who know what they are doing ;)
A a ribbon mic freak, I can honestly say that sE makes phenomenal microphones, and their ribbon mics are as good as it gets; especially, the RNR1, if it's within your budget.
Not as low noise as the Rode NT1-A and NT1 condenser mics, but low cost for a ribbon mic. I use a phantom powered FetHead inline preamp from TritonAudio with it. It hasn't seen a lot of use as I prefer the Rode mics.
Thanks Michael - I have an NT1 - I keep meaning to do the Jim Williams mod - I find it on the bright side in standard kit, mine you mine is an old one! Thanks for dropping by. Ta like, ppm6.
That is a good question! I haven't tried the X1R as a overhead. Which means I'm cautious. Do you have access to any mics at the moment? What sort of room do you have? I ask because the figure of 8 polar diagram might not help you. You'll be getting a lot of the room on the back. I'm leaning towards a cardioid condenser. Ta like, ppm6.
the SE ribbon is dead delicieous on harpsichord - takes the harshness away and isolates it from the rest of the band due to the very dead sides in the figure 8 pattern
The trouble with ribbon mics the incredible sensitivity to movement, dropping and falling. Not for outside recording or broadcasting…….. my experience.
True dat - and of course many can be killed by phantom power. There is an exception to every rule though - the Coles 4104 lip mic.
coleselectroacoustics.com/4104-commentators-microphone/
Used on outdoor sporting events across the world and plenty tough.
I have one some where, must do a video some time. But generally keep them indoors and treat them with kid gloves. Ta like, ppm6.
sE X1R....
When I first heard the sound in the video, I thought it lacked detail and was dull, but there was minimum proximity effect when you put your mouth close, and even details suddenly appeared.
Generally ribbons do not have the top end extension of condenser mics - but some prize the warmth of their presentation. Ta like, ppm6.
try their VR1, its much more detailed (I would say that X1R sounds like one would expect from a ribbon while VR1/VR2 sounds more open the way condensers are used to be). Love both though ;-)
Thanks for the suggestion, as it happens I have a VR1 here, just need to find the time to make the video, Looking forward to it though. Ta like, ppm6.
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I have this mic too, I find it really quite wonderful for voice, okay, there’s a noise floor which will freak the millennials out, there’s a bit more high end than typical ribbons but it’s still quite soft. Hidden gem, for those who know what they are doing ;)
Hey thanks for the real world feedback - always good to hear from people who have one and use one. Ta like, ppm6.tv
A a ribbon mic freak, I can honestly say that sE makes phenomenal microphones, and their ribbon mics are as good as it gets; especially, the RNR1, if it's within your budget.
Thanks for the input. I will look out for the RNR1 - £1300 is not an impulse buy but lots of popular mics cost more! Ta like, ppm6.
Not as low noise as the Rode NT1-A and NT1 condenser mics, but low cost for a ribbon mic. I use a phantom powered FetHead inline preamp from TritonAudio with it. It hasn't seen a lot of use as I prefer the Rode mics.
Thanks Michael - I have an NT1 - I keep meaning to do the Jim Williams mod - I find it on the bright side in standard kit, mine you mine is an old one! Thanks for dropping by. Ta like, ppm6.
also there is quite good stereo mic from NoHypeAudio SRM1 , they do have other ribbon mics as well.
Never heard of NoHypeAudio so that that is a top tip, will track those guys down. Ta like, ppm6.
I might order one for myself soon, if I do I will let You know asap,Ta@@ppmtv-qh9qk
Do let me know - all info about affordable mics greatly appreciated. Ta like, ppm6.
Planning to buy one and use it as a mono overhead to record a band in one single room. Good idea?
That is a good question! I haven't tried the X1R as a overhead. Which means I'm cautious.
Do you have access to any mics at the moment?
What sort of room do you have?
I ask because the figure of 8 polar diagram might not help you. You'll be getting a lot of the room on the back.
I'm leaning towards a cardioid condenser. Ta like, ppm6.
the SE ribbon is dead delicieous on harpsichord - takes the harshness away and isolates it from the rest of the band due to the very dead sides in the figure 8 pattern
Thanks for the tip - real world experience is always best. I don't have a harpsichord handy! Ta like, ppm6.
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