The VRM-24 ribbon microphone impresses with its elegant vintage look body. It has a very mellow, rich sounding character and is especially suitable for recording musical instruments with high SPL and a wide dynamic range.
Ribbon microphones have been the nonplus ultra of studio recording techniques and are still an insider tip when it comes to recording instruments with a high SPL.
Their characteristic feature, smoothening transients, is a benefit for many recording applications and instruments... brass, electric guitars, drums, percussion and of course vocals too.This reminiscene of recording history should be a part of every microphone collection!
Ive been using the Avantone Cr-14 on my guitar cabs for years and have always loved how it compliments a harsh dynamic microphone like an SM57. I wanted something a bit cheaper and found this. I must say it is really excellent as far as value is concerned. You get an aluminium case, heavy duty shock mount and a wooden box for the microphone. The Mic itself is built well and looks the part.
You'll notice straight away that this mic is loud! It is dual ribbon and I didn't have to use anything other than my Focusrite interface to get enough gain for a guitar cab recording. Sound wise it isn't as detailed as the Avantone but for £100 it isn't bad at all! A little muddy in the lower mids but EQ sorts that out a treat.
I'll be using this for years to come! Great service form DV247 too, shipped to the UK quickly and safely.