
Obi-Wan zenabI
Active member
I bought myself a $150 ribbon as my studio's very first real vocal mic.
Why?
1. It was cheap.
2. A cheap ribbon is something that will always be interesting to have around the studio. (unlike a crappy over-bright condensor)
3. Similarly priced condensors tend to get more negative press on HR
4. I like the sound of those old recordings on my LPs. You like those recordings, too. Admit it.
5. Your band's singer will feel just a little more like Ella. Or Frank. Even Bing.
6. Why not learn recording from the ground up, working with older tools and seeing how they work and moving on to more advanced stuff as you become a better recordist. (ok, I just made this idea up to pad my manifesto)
Ok, maybe the above is rationalization for an impulse buy, but I'm definitely going to start reccommending a ribbon to all the noobs who ask for the best mic under $150!
Also, if any one is wondering, the pres in my firepod seem happy with the ribbon, just like the manual promised (I had my doubts.)
Oh, another reason
7. The figure 8 will force them to treat their rooms! Better recordings, better mixes, everyone wins!
Why?
1. It was cheap.
2. A cheap ribbon is something that will always be interesting to have around the studio. (unlike a crappy over-bright condensor)
3. Similarly priced condensors tend to get more negative press on HR
4. I like the sound of those old recordings on my LPs. You like those recordings, too. Admit it.

5. Your band's singer will feel just a little more like Ella. Or Frank. Even Bing.
6. Why not learn recording from the ground up, working with older tools and seeing how they work and moving on to more advanced stuff as you become a better recordist. (ok, I just made this idea up to pad my manifesto)
Ok, maybe the above is rationalization for an impulse buy, but I'm definitely going to start reccommending a ribbon to all the noobs who ask for the best mic under $150!
Also, if any one is wondering, the pres in my firepod seem happy with the ribbon, just like the manual promised (I had my doubts.)
Oh, another reason
7. The figure 8 will force them to treat their rooms! Better recordings, better mixes, everyone wins!