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Originally Posted by Michael_Joly  The RSM-3 is a short ribbon / wide magnet type.
As such, it has somewhat attentuated high frequency response above 7kHz. This ribbon motor type is also found in the Cascade Fathead & Gomez, Nady RSM-4 & RSM-5. By way of contrast, the long ribbon / narrow magnet type motors found in the Apex 205, Nady RSM-2, Cascade VIN-JET etc. have the potential to be flat out to 16kHz. I say, "have the potential" because the presence or absence of reflective surfaces near the ribbon (stock or modified mic) will affect frequency response flatness.
So to the original poster's question, "Favorite low priced ribbon mics?" - the short ribbon / wide magnet mics with their early HF rolloff are popular where taming HF may be important - guitar cabs or drum OH. On the other hand, the long ribbon / narrow magnet mics with their extend HF response seem to be more popular where preservation of HF is important - acoustic guitar, acoustic piano & vocals. |
I will bookmark this page. Such great info. Thanks.
Btw, I just recieved a pair of fathead II's. Many thanks to Michael and Kathleen. They were extremely helpful. It is tough to be an overseas buyer. I gave them a call and everything was fast and smooth. Great service.
I tried them as room mics on a drum session yesterday. They are smoking hot. Very happy indeed. Makes me want to try other ribbons as well. RSM-3,which looks like a rebranded ShuaiYin SYR-40 is promising since I have a ride crazy live room. I also want to try a Cascade X-15 and long ribbon designs. Chinese ribbons rule!