Nady Ribbon Conclusion...

[Zetajazz44]

I've searched this forum and found quite a bit of talk about the Nady/T-Bone/American Eagle...etc. ribbon mics but really never felt that any of the post came to a logical conclusion...
Do we hate, love or something in between, these mics...?

I've read lots of posts dealing with the low quality craftmanship..etc... As long as it works everytime I plug it in, and it produces a good sound, I really don't care how flimsy the bracket..etc is...

Let's hear from some of you who actually own one, record with one... Anyone ever try recording banjo with one...?

Thanks!

Zetajazz44

 

[Zetajazz44]

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[heroics321]

you won't find a solid conclusion on any mic. if you looked through the posts, you will have found a link to a comparison recording on another forum. i thought it sounded pretty good on that guy's voice. the mic seems pretty solid, but as with anything chinese, you have to be careful of quality control. the only way for you to get an answer to that is to try it yourself by going to your local pro audio shop, or bite the bullet and order one online. since few people are willing to do this, there aren't many who have had experience that they can share with folks like yourself.

 

[Zetajazz44]

Thanks. I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered one... It should be here today. I'm really interested in trying it on banjo... I mainly record acoustic bluegrass music.

I've heard Ricky Skaggs talk about ribbon mics being the only way to go on banjo (micing stereo) and from what I've read about the sound characteristics of ribbon mics, I can see where it might do 'the right thing' for a banjo...

Of course Ricky is using high end ribbons, some vintage RCA's and newer Royers, and those definately aren't in my budget right now... Just want to get the 'ribbon feel' and see if I can use it in my mixes...

I'll post here on the forum to let everyone know how it turns out...

Thanks,

Zetajazz44

 

[old crow]

I've noticed with my Nady ribbons that it definatley calms things down compared to condensers but still gives much more sensitivity than dynamic mics, so you'll probably find your banjo sounds much warmer and fuller. Not sure that's what you want on banjo but that's probably what you'll get.
I really like them for vocals and drum overheads. Jury's still out on guitar amps...

 

[dgatwood]

I finally got my replacement for the DOA one (well, didn't plug it in, but there was a washer bouncing around inside the first one, so I sent it back).

I did a couple of mic tests. The specs show it being about half a dB/Pa lower sensitivity than an SM58, and that seems about right to me. It's pretty close to most of the dynamics I've used. That said, the pop filter forces me to back off more than I'm used to, so I'm still riding the gain a little hotter than usual.

Thus far, I've only used it on vocals, and I'm really liking the sound. It gives a very even tone quality that seems to suit male vocals well. I'm finding myself needing to add a little gentle EQ to boost the upper harmonics, but nothing big. Even then, it reproduces the sound very faithfully, it's just that I've never thought much of my natural sound.

 

[Marik]

but still gives much more sensitivity than dynamic mics,

This statement really confuses me. I heard quite opposite opinions on that. Anyway, I know a little bit about ribbons and cannot imagine how it would be possible in Nady ribbon. On the other hand, comparing to which dynamics?

 

[mshilarious]

This statement really confuses me. I heard quite opposite opinions on that. Anyway, I know a little bit about ribbons and cannot imagine how it would be possible in Nady ribbon. On the other hand, comparing to which dynamics?

Given the statement that followed:

you'll probably find your banjo sounds much warmer and fuller

I'm guess that "sensitivity" really means transient response and proximity effect.

 

[wesley tanner]

man i am SO tempted to buy this mic, it's insane. it's like the girl at the bar who hangs out with the hottest of the hot... like if you're not paying close enough attention, she is one of them... it's like that.

 

[Marik]

Given the statement that followed:



I'm guess that "sensitivity" really means transient response and proximity effect.

Ahhh, then it is more clear.

 

[jaba]

2 Questions: samples?? Using ribbon mic for M-S recording??

I'm also interested in this microphone for recording my violin/piano duet.

Does anyone have comparison sample files using this RSM-2 vs. the much more expensive Royer or other ribbon mono mics? It would be appreciated.

Also, I thought it might be a good idea to just use ONE ribbon like the RSM-2 for the "S" in order to save money on buying two ribbon microphones while really getting the usage of it as two. In that case, maybe use a single Condenser microphone as the "M". I asked one professional who said that while in theory it would work, the ribbons, though "figure-8", have different sounds to each side and thus it wouldn't be advisable to use a ribbon in the "M-S" method as the "M" microphone.

Any comments?