axis response is much smoother as well. Finally distortion mechanisms inherent
in gradient condenser microphones are absent.
For these reasons ribbon mics tend to take EQ better when it’s desired for effect.
Microphone care
Ribbon microphones are sensitive instruments and must be treated with care:
1) Never blow into the microphone
2) Do not use in very high wind conditions
3) Do not use in high velocity fields such as kick drum ports or speaker
reflex ports
It is permissible to use the microphone in very high sound pressure fields like
drums, electric guitar cabinets, and the like.
A word about phantom power:
Properly configured and connected phantom power will not harm the
microphone. However a miswired or shorted cable can put phantom current
through the transformer and can damage the ribbon. It is suggested to turn
phantom off when using the unit as a safeguard.
SCHEMATIC AND PARTS LIST
RIB1 Ribbon carrier
T1
Watts technology RT1 ribbon transformer
S1
3PDT rotary pattern switch with knob Kprp
S2
4PST rotary bass cut switch with knob Kprbc
L1
LPR tapped pot core inductor, 0.26H and 0.5H
R1
400 ohm 0.1W metal film resistor
C1
0.1 uF 50V film capacitor
J1
Neutrik XXXXXX male XLR connector
