I've read about how they work, but what are the sonic differences in non-technical terms between ribbon and tube mics?
Also, historically when did tube mics come into wide usage? Did they supplant ribbon mics at some point and become the dominant vocal mic in major studios? If so, when?
I'm asking because I am trying to equip my new home studio with as much vintage-type gear as I can scrape together. I'm hung up on whether or not I should equip for ribbon mics and, thus, invest in an expensive tube preamp with lots of gain or not.
I really don't know much about tube mics so any input would be appreciated.
Also, historically when did tube mics come into wide usage? Did they supplant ribbon mics at some point and become the dominant vocal mic in major studios? If so, when?
I'm asking because I am trying to equip my new home studio with as much vintage-type gear as I can scrape together. I'm hung up on whether or not I should equip for ribbon mics and, thus, invest in an expensive tube preamp with lots of gain or not.
I really don't know much about tube mics so any input would be appreciated.