Price £193 Contact Golden Age Music – +46 322 665 050. Something new this way comes. The R14 comes with a velvet-lined oak case and a suspension mount. However, the noise floor of the valve circuit may be noticeable when used to record quieter sources. Price £660 Contact Funky Junk 0207 281 4478. In the run-up to the Swedish producer’s next album, Diving For Lost Treasure, he walks us through the emotive and upbeat single. The R1 Active MK3 combines a ribbon motor with a FET buffer amplifier and switches for low cut and 10dB pad. These dual-ribbon designs have also been around for decades and both sound very natural. Mixed results are reported for vocalists, but the R1 Tube fares well on acoustic guitar. Serv. Our exploration of LiquidSonics’ oeuvre reaches its celestial summit, as we ascend to seventh heaven. The AT4080 is an active dual-ribbon design with an extended high-frequency response, a specially designed acoustic baffle system and an extra-large output transformer to provide a natural low-frequency response with an extended dynamic range. By checking the boxes you agree to receive the following from us via e-mail. The R1 is also available with onboard valve circuitry, but there’s no pad or HPF. There’s the stock item or, for extra bucks, a Cinemag or Lundahl transformer. On the plus side you get instant vibe, but on the negative side usefulness is restricted. Time to peer deep at the shifting sonic textures presented by the aptly-named Kaleidoscopes. Bigger bucks bring bigger expectations – and you won’t be disappointed…, Price £399 Contact KMR Audio 020 8445 2446. Reviews have been generally positive, although the frequency response is not particularly flat. Not quite as sparkly as some other ribbon designs, it’s still very natural and there’s a stereo version called the SR14. Featuring an internally shockmounted offset motor and a 2.5-micron ribbon, the R-101 is built in California for home studio use and live applications. The lesson here: be sure to examine the frequency-response graph when choosing a mic rather than relying on the raw figures alone. All the features of the Moog Concertmate MG-1 wrapped up in an attractive interface. The Golden Age R1 Active MKIII gives you the velvety warmth of a ribbon mic together with the stability of a FET (Field Effect Transistor) buffer amp that lets you use the mic with longer cable runs and virtually any preamp that has phantom power. Price £193 Contact Golden Age Music – +46 322 665 050. The metalwork is done in China to his specifications, then he assembles each microphone – cutting, corrugating and tuning the ribbons to match ShinyBox’s various output transformers. We have provided two prices because the Fat Head is available with a stock output transformer or an upgraded Lundahl transformer. Output impedance is low at 50 ohms and SPL handling is high at 150dB. Along with the 20kHz upper frequency, expect a fair degree of bass tip with an upper-mid boost. Proximity effect can be extreme, so you may need to place this mic at a greater distance than usual. Being made up of tiny circular holes in a wafer-thin metal, it allows you to see the motor assembly quite clearly. The front sounds smoother and more powerful, for rockier tones. Various colour options are available too, and the mic ships with a wood box and suspension mount in an aluminium case. The designers wanted to re-create the soft trebles of jazz-era American recordings and the Sigma is voiced accordingly. Mix with the entire Beatport catalogue on virtual decks. Two metal ribbons are suspended side-by-side for increased sensitivity and the onboard transformer provides 300-ohm output impedance. The three-year warranty doesn’t cover ribbon breakages except those caused by manufacturing defects (good luck arguing that one). Music theory isn’t the be-all and end-all of becoming a great producer, but a little knowledge can help. Golden Age Projects R1 Active Mk2. The R101 has a multi-layered windscreen for superior protection from air blasts and plosives, and the patented offset-ribbon transducer has reduced proximity effect for close-mic’ing. Priced slightly higher, we thought the active version brought a touch more flattery to the sound of the R1 Mk2, and it also requires a less beefy preamp. It ships in a wood box with a gold-coloured shockmount. Ribbons in this bracket should satisfy all but the most demanding recordist…, Price £749 Contact Coles Electroacoustics – 01992 466685. Does Waves’ newest multi-layered modulation plug-in offer us maximum sonic colour? You have until Feb 01, 2021 to return or exchange items bought after Oct 19, 2020. The R 1 MKII is a high quality vintage style ribbon microphone. Reports are that this valve version has a treble lift that aids clarity and gives a hint of valvey graininess combined with the fat lower midrange that characterises the classic ribbon sound. The switchable bass roll-off is a welcome feature that overcomes the proximity effect and enables the R1 Active Mk3 to be used in a variety of close-mic’ing situations. The high-frequency response really breathes and sounds not unlike a very smooth and unhyped condenser. The specs are much the same but maximum SPL is an impressive 165dB and output impedance is 200 ohms. Sarah Schachner and Jesper Kyd on how they mixed modern techniques with ancient instruments for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. : Elec. just got my new Golden Age Project R1 MkII ribbon mic. Although the Fat Head may appear to share the bodywork of the T-Bone RM700, there are some substantial differences. The VR88 combines a 2-micron Japanese ribbon with neodymium magnets and active electronics. Deal. It ships with a suspension mount and a yoke mount for close placement. Even so, the Sigma has its charms, produces instant results and the active electronics make it easy to use. The frequency range is 30Hz–16kHz. Slate Digital's new exciter based on the Dolby-A trick is a quick way to add excitement to tracks and mixes.