Ribbons are not harmed by loud volumes (most can take 140dBSPL or more), but air movement, whether from breath, wind, or kick drum air blasts. If you take care to avoid those, you should be able to use a ribbon on nearly anything.
So, say if it's a tube amp or a punchy bass cab, would a pop filter work well?
So, say if it's a tube amp or a punchy bass cab, would a pop filter work well?
I just started messing around with a ribbon mic. They recommend placing 45 degrees off access if your in a situation with alot of air movement. That along with keeping back alot further should protect the mic. I tried that recording a soprano sax and got so much key noise I couldn't believe it. My next attempt will be using it as a room mic with something a little less sensitive as the main mic.