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Ribbon microphones have very unique sonic characteristics that set them apart from the droves of dynamic and condenser microphones an engineer might already have in his or her mic park.Traditionally.they've also had a very sensitive ribbon element that is ill equipped to handle high SPL instruments like a kick drum. Enter the Roswellite shape-memory acoustic ribbon material -a new take on the classic ribbon design, which is rugged and allows a ribbon mic to be placed in practically any situation. The technology was initially developed by Crowley & Tripp Microphones, and now that Shure has acquired Crowley & Tripp, we reap the benefits in the form of the KSM 313 and KSM 353 ribbon microphones.
Out of the box, I couldn't help but notice the quality of construction. These are solidly built with substantial weight and, upon handling, they feel like they'll last over time - even under less than optimal care.This can be said of Shure products in general, as anyone who owns even an SM57 or 58 can attest. I also have to say I was particularly impressed by the elegant design oftheKSM313.
My first recording test was on a source for which ribbon mics are often used, which is a guitar cab,...