Ribbon microphones have been in use since the 1930s. RCA mics such as the 44B and 77DX are now considered vintage and command high prices. The trick is finding one that's in good shape, as the ...

Microphones are, perhaps, one of the most taken-for-granted electrical devices ever developed for wide-spread use. They have been used to guide military troops in times of war, provide millions of ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Walking the floor at AES in New York City, you cold see that most new audio production gear has ...

It used to be that when we featured one of [Frank Olson]’s DIY ribbon microphone builds, it was natural to focus on the fact that he was building them almost exclusively from wood. But despite how ...

Fen-tone combines classic design with a modern twist to create a highly desirable ribbon mic. It’s certainly not cheap, but is a quality package and offers good value. MusicRadar's got your back Our ...

Microphones are transducers, meaning they convert sound waves from the environment into electrical signals that devices can interpret and reproduce. And just as musical instruments differ in their ...

When you step up to the mic, it's not just amplifying you; it's also picking up sound from the front, back, sides, or from multiple directions at once. This is what's known as a microphone's polar ...