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 own Austin OTA-2 USA Transformer, custom-wound exclusively for Austin Mics, in Dallas, TX.
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Fat bottom end punch
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Excellent high-frequency output
The Austin Model 1 is great for recording electric and acoustic guitars, and bringing-out the warmth of studio vocals.
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Model 2 – Features the USA Cinemag 9887 Ribbon Mic transformer.
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Delivers slightly brighter highs than the OTA-2 transformer
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Shielded in a Mu-Metal can for extra hum protection.
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Has the longest wires of all the transformers, making it very easy to install.
The Model 2 is a customer favorite for recording vocals and other full-range instruments like piano and strings, without the brittle HF response of a condenser microphone.
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Model 3 – Employs the prestigious Lundahl LL2912 Ribbon Microphone transformer.
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From Sweden, the LL2912 delivers a wide, flat frequency response, smooth/natural bass, and flattering highs.
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A Lundahl LL2912 allows your DIY Austin mic punch far above its weight class.
