There are lots of different types of microphone, with the ribbon microphone being one of the rarer ones. Commercial versions are often prized for their tone and frequency response. You can make your ...

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Clarence Kane plies his trade of more than three decades of microphone repair. PITMAN, N.J. — Clarence Kane possesses a skill set that makes him rather unique in age of “if it’s broke, throw it away” ...

Ribbon microphones have been in use since the 1930s. RCA mics such as the 44B and 77DX are now considered vintage and command high prices. The trick is finding one that's in good shape, as the ...

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Did you ever want to make a ribbon microphone? If so, the Frank Olson Twins website is the place to go. This site is a place where old audio technology not only lives, but "rules." A ribbon microphone ...

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If you’ve ever seen an old movie or TV show where there was a radio announcer, you’ve probably seen a ribbon microphone. The RCA 44 (see Edmund Lowe, on right) had exceptional sound quality and are ...