6 Great Home Studio Mics Under $500

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  • MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount

    • UPC: 702403295280
    • ASIN: B002LASBRG
    • Brand: MXL
    • Size: 4.00 x 8.00 x 12.00 inches
    • Manufacturer: Marshall Electronics

    Incorporating a Figure-8 polar pattern and a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon, the MXL R144 offers breathtaking sound for vocal and instrument recordings and is an excellent microphone for broadcast applications. The R144 also performs brilliantly on acoustic instruments, strings, and horns and offers high SPL capability, outstanding side rejection and p... [Read More]

  • Cascade Microphones 98-G-A FAT HEAD Ribbon Microphone, Brown Body/Gold Grill

    • UPC: 608766969816
    • ASIN: B01I3A07HE
    • Brand: Cascade Microphones
    • Manufacturer: Cascade Microphones

    Unlike most ribbon motors designed today with an offset ribbon the new Cascade FAT HEAD houses a hand-tuned ribbon element that incorporates the legendary symmetrical ribbon design. This design offers a true figure 8 pattern. The corrugated aluminum membrane itself is positioned in the center from front to back, thus producing a balanced audio inpu... [Read More]

  • Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone

    • ASIN: B004ZGQKGI
    • Brand: Golden Age Project
    • Manufacturer: Golden Age Project

    Passive Ribbon Microphone with Figure-8 Polar Pattern

  • MXL R77 Classic Ribbon Microphone with Mogami XLR Cable and Desktop Mic Stand

    • UPC: 658700916109
    • ASIN: B001VSDEJO
    • Brand: MXL
    • Manufacturer: Marshall Electronics

    The MXL R77 is a classic ribbon microphone that delivers unbelievably natural sound and stunning realism to vocal and instrument recordings. Powerful and versatile, the R77 incorporates a Figure-8 polar pattern for extended sweet spots as well as a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon for smooth lows and natural highs. Manufactured with premium materials, th... [Read More]

  • Cascade Microphones FAT HEAD BE Grey Body/Anodized Silver Grill

    • UPC: 608766969854
    • ASIN: B01IGPCMZ6
    • Brand: Cascade Microphones
    • Manufacturer: Cascade Microphones

    The FAT HEAD BE offers the same famous FAT HEAD sound (sonically the same as all of the other stock FAT HEAD'S) featuring the same ribbon motor and transformer - less the Molded Flight Case. It has been described by Guitar Player Magazine as the new go to microphone for recording guitar. Unlike most ribbon motors designed today with an offset ribbo... [Read More]

  • sE Electronics X1R Passive Ribbon Microphone

    • UPC: 850426001941
    • ASIN: B006FVMKJ2
    • Brand: SE Electronics
    • Manufacturer: sE Electronics

    Passive Ribbon Microphone with 20Hz-16kHz Frequency Response (+/-1dB), and 135dB Maximum SPL

  • Golden Age Project R1 Active MKIII Active Ribbon Microphone

    • ASIN: B0050DIHAC
    • Brand: Golden Age Project
    • Manufacturer: Golden Age Project

    Active Ribbon Mic with Figure-8 polar pattern, FET Buffer Amp, 10dB Pad and Highpass Filter

  • Marantz Professional MPM-3500R | Ribbon Microphone with Low-Mass Diaphragm and High Sound-Pressure Tolerance (XLR Out)

    • UPC: 694318020753
    • ASIN: B01GDB74RG
    • Brand: Marantz Professional
    • Size: Ribbon
    • Manufacturer: inMusic Brands Inc.

    The Marantz Professional MPM-3500R is a high-quality ribbon microphone to faithfully capture a complete sound picture—from the subtle nuances of stringed instruments to rock vocals and percussion. The MPM-3500R’s low-mass ribbon pick-up diaphragm is specially designed to resolve the subtle details often missed by conventional microphones, yet i... [Read More]

  • CAD Audio CADLive D82 Large Format Ribbon Side Address Microphone

    • UPC: 631922106763
    • ASIN: B00IB6HP4Y
    • Brand: CAD Audio
    • Manufacturer: CAD Audio

    D82 is a Moving Ribbon Dynamic that will give you true ribbon warmth with a bit more sparkle than you might expect in a ribbon microphone. Its exceptional frequency response along with an impressive max SPL make it perfect for delivering your custom tone.

  • Beyerdynamic M160 Double Ribbon Microphone - Hypercardioid

    • ASIN: B0002SAF2S
    • Brand: beyerdynamic
    • Manufacturer: beyerdynamic

    Beyerdynamic's M 160 is a dynamic double ribbon microphone featuring a hypercardioid polar pattern, effective for all types of remote and in studio voice reproduction. In the recording studio, the M 160 is recommended for miking instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, pianos, and saxophones, as well as for hi hat and toms. Its non glare black ... [Read More]

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