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The Ocean Way Audio RM1-B ribbon microphone was designed, developed and engineered by pro audio transducer inventor and technologist Cliff Henricksen. The microphones are machined and assembled exclusively in America. The RM1/RM1-B series was created to improve on well-known qualities of large-format ribbon microphones, namely low sensitivity (leading to a noisy processed signal), dull spectral output and unpleasant p-pop response. As a result, the RM1-B is very simple to use, giving faithful recordings with minimum processing and downstream adjustment. As the artist/engineer uses the RM1-B regularly, sessions become more efficient as results are expectedly consistent.
The RM1-B’s diaphragm is made from exquisitely-thin aluminum, originally intended for medical research. It vibrates in a very intense magnetic field, creating unusually high output. The diaphragm’s output is amplified by a carefully-engineered and artistically-voiced, ultra-low-noise phantom-powered preamplifier. This combination gives the user a true plug-and-play setup that rarely needs equalization, even in complex ensemble mixes. The goal of “normal sound” (i.e., “high fidelity”) is a pleasant (and very useful) surprise to the first-time user. Integration of “SuperQuiet®” technology assures sonic purity, free of unwanted noise.
Aluminum case components are softened and matte-surfaced as part of the manufacturing process and finished with an attractive but unassuming hard-anodize outer coating. The grille/pop filter is stretched so that it exhibits a graceful geometric form and pleasing color. The cast iron magnetic circuit components are electroless nickel-plated for lasting beauty. The microphone was designed as a pure “Form Follows Function” creation.
This mic lives up to the hype. The sound is natural and does not change from soft to loud. Excels on voices. Recording close (as in a foot, perhaps) has a nice "bing crosby" bottom that never gets in the way of the mids. Top end is, as advertised, extended and natural. Sibilance is almost always under control. It does not sound like any other mic in my locker. I have two desires of the current design: 1) The output, despite being actively driven, is pretty low compared to condenser. For example, my hottest condenser would be a Pearlman TM1. A 12" folk voice might well be recorded at 40dB of gain. The RM1-B might well require 54dB. Otherwise, I will not part with mic for a very long time.
The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. That's where you come in! Let the pro audio world hear your voice with a review of the Ocean Way Audio RM1-B Bi-Directional Ribbon Microphone . Once you submit your review, please check your email and verify your address to have it posted.
