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Golden Age Project R1 Tube Active Ribbon Microphone, 30Hz-18kHz Frequency Response, -40 dB Sensitivity, 200Ohm Impedance
SKU: GAR1TUBEACTV MFR: R 1 TUBE ACTIVE
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- Capture warm, vintage tones with this active ribbon microphone's smooth sound quality.
- Enjoy the low noise performance, perfect for critical recording of vocals and instruments.
- Figure-8 polar pattern excels in stereo recording techniques, adding depth to your tracks.
- Experience high SPL handling, ideal for loud sources like guitar amps and drums.
- This durable ribbon microphone offers a broad 30Hz-18kHz frequency response for versatility.
- Achieve professional studio sound with the included external power supply and accessories.
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About Golden Age Project R 1 TUBE ACTIVE
The Golden Age Project R1 Tube Active Ribbon Microphone is vintage-style ribbon mic with active tube electronics. Priced surprisingly low for a mic of its type, it combines the mellow sound of a ribbon mic with the warmth of a tube mic. The mic offers fast transient response for ultra-realistic reproduction and its active circuitry, based around a 12Ax7 tube amplifier, gives it enough output to use with a standard mic preamp. The R1 Tube Active can handle a whopping 165 dB SPL, making it compatible with the loudest of sources.
As is typical for a ribbon mic, it has a figure-8 polar pattern, which means it picks up primarily from the front and rear of the capsule and rejects sounds coming from the sides. You can use this to your advantage in the studio to help minimize bleed when two or more sources are recording in the same room. The R1 MKII is well-suited for electric guitar, vocals, strings, horns, acoustic instruments, orchestras, choral groups and many live-sound applications.
The R1 Tube Active is recommended for electric guitar, vocals, strings, horns, acoustic instruments, orchestras, choral groups and many live-sound applications. The mic comes with an aluminum flight case, an external power supply and a 10-foot cable to connect the mic and power supply.
Golden Age Project R 1 TUBE ACTIVE Features
- A low-noise 12AX7 tube amplifier that isolates the ribbon and gain make-up transformer from the outside world
- A stunning realism with the feeling of "being-there"
- The typical large and mellow ribbon sound quality with a very smooth top end and an extended low end
- A fast and life-like transient reproduction
- An ultra-high SPL capability, 165 dB SPL (1% THD at 1000Hz) and a very high sensitivity for a ribbon microphone, similar to many condenser microphones
- A Figure-8 directional pattern for wide sweet spots both in the front and in the back of the microphone. Zero spots towards the sides
- A 50 mm long ribbon made of 2 microns thick aluminum foil
- An internal shock mount for the ribbon and magnet assembly
- A removable microphone cable and a nice aluminum flight case
- Manufactured of the finest materials for a great performance and long-term reliability
- The R1 Tube Active can be used with any standard mixer or preamp, preferably with a balanced input