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Austin Ribbon Microphone

Build your own world-class ribbon microphone, with specs and sound that rival the best ribbon mics on the market...for a fraction of the cost.

 

With our Austin Ribbon Microphone Kit, you get all the parts to build a world-class USA ribbon microphone in one package, like the one seen on this page.

 

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.

Model 1 – Includes our Austin OTA-2 USA Transformer, custom-wound especially in Southern California.

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  • Fat bottom end punch

  • Excellent high-frequency output

 

The Austin Model 1 great for recording electric and acoustic guitars, and bringing-out the warmth of studio vocals.

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Model 2 – Comes with a USA Cinemag 9887 Ribbon Mic transformer.

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  • Delivers slightly brighter highs than the OTA-2 transformer

  • Shielded in a Mu-Metal can for extra hum protection.

  • Has the longest wires of all the transformers, making it very easy to install.

 

The Model 2 has become a favorite for recording vocals and other full-range instruments like piano and strings, without the harshness of a condenser microphone.

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Model 3 – Comes with the prestigious Lundahl 2912 Ribbon Microphone transformer.

 

  • The 2912 delivers a wide, flat frequency response, smooth/natural bass, and flattering highs.

  • The Lundahl 2912 helps your DIY Austin mic puch far above its weight class.

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