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R1 Active MKIII Active Ribbon Microphone

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  • Unmatched natural & musical sound of a classical ribbon microphone combined with the constent sound quality offered by addition of active electronics
  • The typical large and mellow ribbon sound quality with a very smooth top end and an extended low end
  • A Bipolar/FET descrete low-noise amplifier with a low impedance transformer less output stage, powered by standard 48V phantom power
  • It raises the level and isolates the ribbon and gain make-up transformer from the outside world
  • Removable microphone cable and padded case included
  • Switchable -10db pad and 100hz low cut filter

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Corded Electric
Corded Electric
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Corded Electric
Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
XLR
XLR
XLR
XLR
Wired
XLR
connector type
XLR
XLR
XLR
model number
R1ACTIVEMK3
SRM70
R84A
MXLR144HE
MXLR77
material
Aluminum
Brass
Metal
Aluminum
audio sensitivity
40 decibels
-52 decibels
12 decibels
56 decibels
-55 decibels
160 decibels
frequency response
100 hertz
18 KHz
17 KHz
20 KHz
noise level
148 decibels
141 decibels
160 decibels
signal-to-noise ratio
52 decibels
88 decibels
80 decibels
78 decibels
75 decibels
polar pattern
Bidirectional
Bidirectional
Bidirectional
Bidirectional
Bidirectional
Bidirectional
weight
3.24 pounds
1 pounds
3.5 pounds
0.86 kilograms

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  • Product Description

    Value-packed Active Ribbon Mic 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. The R1 Active MKIII delivers a clear, punchy sound with life-like realism that's ideal for capturing the power and nuance of instruments and vocals.A robust modern mic with classic ribbon sound Golden Age R1 Active MKIII delivers a classic ribbon sound with smooth highs and extended low end. Its fast transient response makes it a great choice for drums, acoustic and electric guitar, and piano. And with its high sensitivity (for a ribbon), it's awesome for capturing sensitive vocal performances. With its budget-friendly price tag, a pair of these versatile ribbons is perfect for stereo applications such as drum overheads. Unlike

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    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    40 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, warmth, performance, and value of the microphone. They mention that it's excellent for voice and instrumental sounds, and that it captures a very smooth mellow signal. That said, opinions are mixed on noise.

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    7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

    Customers like the quality of the microphone. They say it is a great product, excellent for voice and strident instrumental sounds, and captures a smooth mellow signal.

    "Wonderful microphone. I may never sound fantastic, but this gives me a nice, warm feeling--better job than any other mic I've tried...." Read more

    "...Once placed appropriately, it captures a very smooth mellow signal, which is a welcome relief from the shrill upper frequencies offered by most..." Read more

    "...too colored and slightly exaggerated in an undesirable, inarticulate way for my vocals.I tried two different preamps...." Read more

    "Sounds pretty darn good, puts out nice volume output. The mic is beefy - you can tell it's fairly solid...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the warmth of the microphone. They mention that it gives them a nice, warm feeling. Some say that the sound is harsh but mellow, and has warmth and character. Overall, customers are satisfied with the warmth and quality of the product.

    "...Why? Two reasons:- Bass response--this mic has a warm low end that flatters most voices and most of the higher register stringed..." Read more

    "Wonderful microphone. I may never sound fantastic, but this gives me a nice, warm feeling--better job than any other mic I've tried...." Read more

    "Love the warmth and emotion of this mic. I frequently prefer it for vocals over my condensers because it has such character...." Read more

    "Recording classical guitar, this mike is warmer than my Rhode mics. Will use them as a pair. Satisfied especially for the price." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microphone. They mention that it performs well, works great as a vocal mic, and is especially good on stringed instruments.

    "...the Golden Age Project R1 Mark III Active Ribbon microphone performs really well, much better than equivalently priced large diaphragm condenser..." Read more

    "...Using it with a Presonus USB96, works just fine. Also sounds good with my Pyle XLR to USB Signal Adapter." Read more

    "Worked well four our purpose." Read more

    "It's especially good on stringed instruments. I've used it on my classical guitar and to record cello. as well it works great as a vocal mic..." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it is pretty decent especially for the price.

    "...Excellent value for money. Some hiss is audible at high gain but can be handled in post or by gating, particularly on voice overs." Read more

    "...Will use them as a pair. Satisfied especially for the price." Read more

    "Great mic for the price. Like it on big lead guitar. Sound is not harsh but mellow round and warm...." Read more

    "Worth the money..." Read more

    17 customers mention11 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the noise of the microphone. Some mention that it sounds great, a welcome relief from the shrill upper frequencies offered by most Chinese LDCs, and it produces nice volume output. However, others say that it has a high self-noise that makes it unusable for vocals, as well as the mic starts hissing and making small pop sounds.

    "...Why? Two reasons:- Bass response--this mic has a warm low end that flatters most voices and most of the higher register stringed..." Read more

    "...Using it with a Presonus USB96, works just fine. Also sounds good with my Pyle XLR to USB Signal Adapter." Read more

    "...off-axis coloration of ribbon microphones gives them a unique and distinctive sound...." Read more

    "...Timeless and vintage sound. Mine is a little noisey so not ideal for quieter instruments. I record folk/soul/jazz/pop/blues." Read more

    5 customers mention3 positive2 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the microphone. Some mention that it's beefy and has such character, while others say that the mechanism feels cheap, flimsy, and imprecise, and is prone to stripping and the affixed XLR cable will either break the first time the connector.

    "...Low end repsonse is so strong that you can get quiet far away from the microphone without the source sounding thin, and the extra room tone that the..." Read more

    "...I frequently prefer it for vocals over my condensers because it has such character. Timeless and vintage sound...." Read more

    "...The mic is beefy - you can tell it's fairly solid...." Read more

    "...mounting hardware will be prone to stripping and the affixed XLR cable will either break the first time the connector accidentally hits the tile..." Read more

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