Ribbon Microphones: The Complete Guide for Recording Engineers

You've got to hear these ribbon microphones on drums and acoustic guitar! Listen to audio comparisons between ribbon mics, moving coil mics, and condenser mics. Let me know which one you prefer in the comments! Thanks to @CloudMicrophones for sponsoring this video! You can learn more about these microphones here: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/NkK497 Cloud Microphones 44 Passive Ribbon Microphone - Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Kje40n - B&H: https://bhpho.to/3FVRcWI Cloud Microphones 44-A Active Ribbon Microphone - Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75moaA - B&H: https://bhpho.to/3G1jyPg 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Condenser Mics vs Dynamic Mics vs Ribbon Mics 01:46 - Demo: Electric Guitar 02:07 - Ribbon Microphones "Take EQ Well" 03:49 - Transient Response 04:35 - Demo: Tambourine 04:55 - Demo: Drums 06:15 - Polar Pattern 07:32 - Blumlein Stereo Microphone Technique 07:52 - Demo: Acoustic Guitar 08:52 - Off-Axis Frequency Response 09:43 - Proximity Effect 10:58 - Preamp Gain & Input Impedance 12:20 - Active vs Passive Ribbon Microphones 13:31 - Ribbon Microphone Safety Book a one to one call: https://audiouniversityonline.com/one-to-one/ Website: https://audiouniversityonline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AudioUniversityOnline/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/audiouniversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiouniversity/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audiouniversity #AudioUniversity Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click them, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you.