Ribbon Mics

[ltdave32]

Hey, everyone....
Who can tell me about their experiences with ribbon mics, especially how the new ones by EV, etc. stack up against the old standbys, like the rca dx,bx, etc; Is buying one for $200-$400 worth it? Also, how do those funky old ribbon mikes I see on e-bay that go for $200 or so measure up to the new ones?
thanx
ltdave32

 

[reshp1]

Get yourself a Shiny Box 23 ribbon mic (link) , pretty much the same thing as the Nady, but cheaper, comes with a detachable cable instead of the hardwired one, and a nice case in addition to the padded bag. Plus it's just one guy selling them, not a large souless corporation. He seems like a cool guy too.

 

[kid klash]

Get yourself a Shiny Box 23 ribbon mic (link) , pretty much the same thing as the Nady, but cheaper, comes with a detachable cable instead of the hardwired one, and a nice case in addition to the padded bag. Plus it's just one guy selling them, not a large souless corporation. He seems like a cool guy too.

I'm about to order a ShinyBox ribbon (46) myself... the smaller size, extended high and low frequencies and higher output looks attractive to me. And, it's only $150.

 

[reshp1]

I'm about to order a ShinyBox ribbon (46) myself... the smaller size, extended high and low frequencies and higher output looks attractive to me. And, it's only $150.

I think you'll like it a lot. New gear syndrome aside, I put mine up on elec guitar, ac guitar, and vox and liked what I've heard so far.

 

[dgatwood]

Get yourself a Shiny Box 23 ribbon mic (link) , pretty much the same thing as the Nady, but cheaper, comes with a detachable cable instead of the hardwired one, and a nice case in addition to the padded bag. Plus it's just one guy selling them, not a large souless corporation. He seems like a cool guy too.

Maybe it's just me, but I actually was glad to see that the Nady had a permanent cable. The jostling that a microphone gets when you unplug an XLR cable can't be too good for a ribbon mic.

 

[cpl_crud]

That's the one thing I hate about these foums- I come here to relax after a long week of shows, and end up buying something and blowing all that sweet, sweet overtime pay...

Thanks a lot (j/k)

I've been looking for a nice, cheap(ish) ribbon to have a play with, so I think I'll give this shinybox a go...

Cheers

 

[reshp1]

Maybe it's just me, but I actually was glad to see that the Nady had a permanent cable. The jostling that a microphone gets when you unplug an XLR cable can't be too good for a ribbon mic.

Yeah, you got a point. I can just see myself tripping or stepping on the cable and ripping the transformer loose inside the mic.