Description

AUSTIN Ribbon Microphone Kits are the standard for Do-It-Yourself Microphone Kits. With an Austin Ribbon Microphone Kit, you get all the parts to build a world-class USA ribbon microphone in one package. Follow simple, step-by-step, fully-illustrated instructions & video tutorials to assemble the wire-mesh grille and ribbon motor into the powder-coated Brass chassis, and solder the connector & transformer to build yourself a professional Ribbon Microphone.

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DIY Ribbon Microphone

Just some quick clarification info about this thread, direct from me, Rick at Austin Ribbon Mics... I do have a professional voiceover sample... I just haven't put it up on my website. Please contact me thru my website if you'd like me to send it to you. (www.DiyRibbonMic.com) The $10 plans download also includes video tutorials...

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Ugliest, most disgusting mic?

Hate to call out my own mics, but the Lewilson 247 treads a fine line between interest and awkward looks (though mine is in black and not this gaudy) While the default casing for Austin DIY ribbon mics crosses boldly into 90s Nickelodeon territory

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Affordable ribbon mic for a natural electric guitar sound a la Steve Albini?

...tranny. I didn't like it so much before I replaced the ribbon with very thin .8 or so aluminum from Austin ribbon mics. Very hard to work with but a BIG improvement. Also great for acoustic guitar. The mic needs much less gain now and is lots brighter.

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You really can make your own ribbon mic. The site has a testimonial from Bob Crowley and a real frequency response report.

I was an early adopter and the makers have made the kit a lot easier since then. The most difficult part, the plastic truss that holds the magnets and ribbon, is now a...

by sears

The Austin mics are fairly high quality ribbon mics made from simple, available, and therefore low-cost components. The main differences between the $10 plans + $100-$175 in parts and the $199 - $299 kits are having the parts sourced (possible savings on shipping), and having the mic's body (which...

by Deleted f25ebd2

I have one word to describe Austin Microphone kits, KILLER. At the end of my project I had a great feeling of satisfaction. I bought the Lundahl 2911 transformer kit. Immediately after the ribbon mic was built I ran a recording session. I recorded vocals and 2 electric guitars to a pre-existing...

by djp420

I was an early adopter of Rick Wilkinson's DIY Austin Ribbon Microphone kits and, years later, am still a big fan. I have now built two of these fine mics -- one with a Lundahl LL2915 output transformer and one with a Cinemag CM-9888. The latter combo was chosen in an attempt to replicate as...

by crgrbrts

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