Golden Age Project R1 Active Mk3. Golden Age Project R1 MK2 is a vintage style ribbon microphone. just got my new Golden Age Project R1 MkII ribbon mic. i needed a better one for vocals. https://www.goldenageproject.com/microphones-2/r1-active-mkiii Golden Age Project R1 MK2. Ribbon Microphone Passive with transformer, Directional characteristic: Figure 8, Frequency range: 30 - 18000 Hz +/- 3 dB, Sensitivity: -52 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa) @ 1 kHz, Maximum SPL ( 3 kOhm, Dimensions: 69 x 185 mm, Weight: 1.4 kg The amazing high Max SPL give it the ability to handle loud sounds, like overhead, guitar cabinet or even kick drum. Output impedance is low at 50 ohms and SPL handling is high at 150dB. Price £193 Contact Golden Age Music – +46 322 665 050. The R1 Active MK3 combines a ribbon motor with a FET buffer amplifier and switches for low cut and 10dB pad. It has the natural and warm sound of classic ribbon microphones. 2. i basically bought it based on the positive review of the sound on sound mag (Ribbon Mics On Test).i already own one ribbon mic, the cheap t.bone rb100 which sounds "ok" but rather muddy and dark.