Golden Age Audio Project R1A
Best professional grade audio for discerning producers and engineers.
This ribbon mic is your go-to for taming harsh transients and adding a lush, vintage warmth to acoustic instruments. While its figure-of-eight pattern demands a disciplined approach to room acoustics, the trade-off is a smooth, natural depth that digital setups often struggle to replicate.
$498.00
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ZenPro Audio
Who it's for
- Audio engineers and musicians seeking a classic, warm sonic character
- Home studio owners and engineers needing versatile preamp compatibility
- Budget-conscious producers and studios desiring premium sound without the premium cost
Who should skip it
- Novice users and those prone to less careful equipment handling
- Engineers requiring multi-pattern flexibility for diverse recording scenarios
- Producers needing a very bright or aggressively detailed sound profile
Performance breakdown
Sonic Warmth
Delivers a classic, smooth character that tames harsh digital transients effortlessly.
SPL Handling
Handles loud guitar cabinets with ease thanks to the integrated pad.
Placement Versatility
Figure-8 pattern offers creative options but demands a well-treated room.
Build Robustness
Substantial weight and solid construction suggest long-term reliability in the studio.
Source Flexibility
Excels on acoustic instruments and drums by smoothing out high-frequency peaks.
Ease of Integration
Phantom power compatibility makes this ribbon mic simple to integrate anywhere.
Key Specs
Transducer Type
Active Ribbon
Polar pattern
Bidirectional (Figure-8)
Frequency range
30 - 18,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
Sensitivity
-40 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa) @ 1 kHz
Max. SPL
160 dB
Output impedance
200 Ohm balanced
Recommended load impedance
> 1000 Ohm
High-pass filter
-3dB @ 160Hz, 6 dB / octave
Pad
-10 dB
Weight
820 g
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