Royer R-121 Dynamic Ribbon MicrophoneDynamic Ribbon Microphone with Figure-8 Polar Pattern, Comes in Beautiful Wooden Box
Royer ribbon microphones are simply wonderful! Here at Sweetwater, many of our Sales Engineers own and use these microphones due to their flexibility and versatility. The R-121 is a Sweetwater best-seller and hundreds of our customers agree that you can use it on everything from guitar amps and percussion to... More Info...(7 reviews) (7 reviews)Sale Price: $1,295.00 List Price: $1,395.00
Avantone Audio CR-14 Ribbon Mic w/Shock Mt. & CaseRibbon Microphone with Dual Ribbon Element, Shockmount, Wooden Box, and Metal Case
Here's an exceptional ribbon mic, at a price that makes it easy to put to work in any studio! Avantone's CR-14 ribbon mic gives you smooth sound, classy retro-style looks, and the kind of SPL handling (up to 145dB) that makes it great on practically anything in your studio - vocals, drum kits, guitar amps, and... More Info...(2 reviews) (2 reviews)Sale Price: $259.00
Royer R-101 Ribbon MicrophonePassive Studio Ribbon Microphone with High SPL Handling
Here's a ribbon mic that's built to take on practically any sound source in the room! Royer's amazing R-101 works well on everything from drums to acoustic guitars to loud amplifiers. You'll love the smooth "you are there" sound you get from the R-101. You'll also appreciate the peace of mind you get knowing that... More Info...(10 reviews) (10 reviews)Sale Price: $799.00 List Price: $895.00
AEA R84 LRG Multi-Purpose Ribbon MicLarge Ribbon Studio Microphone w/Cable and Carrying Case
If you are new to ribbons, you are in for a treat! The AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone is an outstanding general-purpose microphone, ideally suited for solo and accent work. It is hard to find an application where the R84 mic does not shine. Its natural sound and figure-8 directional sensitivity mean the R84 gives you... More Info...(9 reviews) (9 reviews)Sale Price: $990.00 List Price: $1,100.00
Beyerdynamic M 160 Hypercard Double Ribbon MicHypercardioid Ribbon Microphone with Double Ribbon Transducer
You’ll be astounded at the wide range of applications for the M 160! Long regarded by audio professionals as one of the top choices for capturing the sound of a wide variety of acoustic stringed instruments — everything from violins and violas to acoustic guitars and zithers — the M 160 also delivers impressive... More Info...(5 reviews) (5 reviews)Sale Price: $699.00 List Price: $799.00
Royer R-122 Ribbon MicrophonePhantom-Powered Active Ribbon Microphone
The R-122 is the world’s first phantom powered ribbon microphone, delivering all of the warm, very natural tone of Royer's R-121 ribbon mic, but with 15 dB more Gain and Impedance Matching circuitry that allows the ribbon to operate at its full potential regardless of the preamplifier you plug it into!
Royer... More Info...(3 reviews) (3 reviews)Sale Price: $1,750.00 List Price: $1,895.00
Royer R-101 Matched Pair Matched Pair Ribbon MicsPassive Studio Ribbon Microphone with High SPL Handling - Matched Pair
Here's a ribbon mic matched pair that's built to take on practically any sound source in the room - in true stereo! Royer's amazing R-101 Matched Pair works well on everything from drums to acoustic guitars to loud amplifiers. You'll love the smooth "you are there" sound you get from the R-101. You'll also... More Info... Sale Price: $1,648.00 List Price: $1,840.00
AEA R92 LRG Instrument MicLarge Ribbon Studio Microphone w/Cable and Carrying Case
In the past few years AEA’s acclaimed R84 Ribbon Microphone has become a new studio standard. Now AEA has once again expanded the sonic possibilities of ribbon mics with the R92 Ribbon Microphone. Reduced proximity bass boost and excellent wind blast protection make it suitable for close micing (6-12 inches) of... More Info...(2 reviews) (2 reviews)Sale Price: $810.00 List Price: $900.00
Audio-Technica AT4081 Active Bi-Directional Ribbon MicActive Ribbon Microphone with Low-profile Body, Figure-8 Pickup Pattern, and Phantom-powered Electronics
The Audio-Technica AT4081 active ribbon microphone gives you the amazingly smooth and natural sound of a quality ribbon mic, but also adds a higher output than you'd expect! A-T built the AT4081 around their revolutionary, active ribbon transducer — but the AT4081's slender build more closely resembles that... More Info... Sale Price: $699.00 List Price: $895.00
AEA R88 LRG Stereo Ribbon MicLarge Ribbon Stereo Microphone with Cable and Carrying Case
The AEA R88 stereo ribbon mic utilizes the same basic LRG and acoustic structure as the R44CNE, and delivers that "big ribbon" sound for stereo applications.
AEA's first ribbon mic, classic high-output R44, continues gaining converts with its natural sound, articulate midrange and forgiving nature. Both the AEA... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $1,705.50 List Price: $1,895.00
Royer SF-24 Active Stereo Ribbon MicPhantom-Powered Stereo Ribbon Microphone
The new SF-24 stereo ribbon microphone is a phantom powered version of the popular Royer SF-12 stereo ribbon microphone, combining the SF-12’s high quality audio performance, outstanding stereo separation and imaging with Royer's exclusive active electronics system for ribbon microphones. The SF-24’s output of... More Info...(3 reviews) (3 reviews)Sale Price: $4,295.00 List Price: $4,495.00
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AEA R84 Silver Limited Edition 25th Anniversary R84 LTDLTD Large-ribbon Studio Microphone with Cable and Carrying Case
Here's a golden opportunity to get your hands on a very limited (125 made) version of AEA's modern-classic mic! The R84 SLE (Silver Limited Edition) gives you stunning looks on top of its amazing sound; this one features a beautiful mirror-chrome finish! You'll love the way the R84 SLE performs for you; it's an... More Info... Sale Price: $1,102.50 List Price: $1,225.00
Beyerdynamic M 130 Figure 8 Double Ribbon MicDual Ribbon Microphone with Figure-8 Polar Pattern
Beyerdynamic is one of few microphone manufacturers worldwide that still produce ribbon microphones. One of the finest examples of their work is the legendary M 130. This unique double-ribbon microphone's element has superb transient response, creating a highly detailed sound with unequalled accuracy and... More Info... Sale Price: $699.00 List Price: $799.00
sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 Neve Active Ribbon MicRupert Neve Signature Active Ribbon Microphone with Extended High-frequency Response
As you might imagine, there are a lot of professional audio engineers here at Sweetwater. We all have our favorite gear, from the mics and preamps we love to the DAWs and monitors we swear by. When it comes to ribbon microphones, few engineers are mild-weathered about the subject. Some of us love their... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $1,995.00 List Price: $2,495.00
Blue Microphones Woodpecker Active Ribbon MicrophoneActive Ribbon Microphone with Wood Finish and Figure-8 Polar Pattern
The newest addition to the Blue family of microphones, the Woodpecker is an active ribbon microphone with a stunning exotic wood finish. The low noise and superb detail of Blue's renowned Class-A discrete handmade electronics combines with the bold sound of a handmade aluminum ribbon pressure-gradient transducer.... More Info... Sale Price: $999.99
Royer SF-12 Stereo Coincident Ribbon MicStereo Coincident Dynamic Ribbon Microphone
The Royer SF-12 stereo coincident ribbon microphone combines high quality audio performance with outstanding stereo separation and imaging. It is a modern ribbon design with no audible diffraction effects or cavity resonance.
Royer SF-12 stereo ribbon microphone at a Glance:
Two matched ribbon mics in one... More Info... Sale Price: $2,695.00 List Price: $2,895.00
Blowout sE Electronics Voodoo VR1 Passive Ribbon MicPassive Ribbon Microphone
...and so does sE Electronics. Put them together, and you've got one of the coolest affordably ribbon mics out there. Based on some of the innovations sE created when they made the world-famous RNR1 ribbon mic, sE Electronics set out to create the affordable, passive Voodoo VR1 ribbon microphone. What makes the... More Info... Sale Price: $699.00 List Price: $799.00
Royer R-122V Tube Ribbon MicrophoneRibbon Microphone with Vacuum Tube Circuit and Military-grade Tube
The R-122V was the first commercially produced vacuum tube ribbon microphone available. Performance-wise, the R-122V falls in line with the R-121 and R-122. The tube offers 15dB more gain than the R-121 and 10dB more than the R-122, but the sound is pure Royer - familiar and natural. The increased output lets you... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $3,095.00 List Price: $3,295.00
AEA R44C (Museum-Quality Reproduction) Authentic Replica Ribbon MicClassic Ribbon Microphone Built to Original RCA Specifications with Original RCA Ribbon Stock
The R44 from AEA is one of those rare mics that has remained relatively unchanged from its inception, and still sounds great some 75 years later. Wes Dooley, a specialist in ribbon mics of all kinds, has now restored the 44 type microphone to its rightful position in the studio. After tracking down the engineers... More Info... Sale Price: $3,600.00 List Price: $4,000.00
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At Sweetwater, we take pride in our great ribbon microphones selection. We carry top-quality products that you can count on for dependability and quality, and our knowledgeable and friendly Sales Engineers are here to help you find the ribbon microphones to fit your needs, at a competitive price. Whether you’re looking for pro-level items, entry-level gear, or anything in between, you can count on Sweetwater for an incredible inventory of the best products you'll find anywhere. And our expert service and amazing free shipping on most items add even more value to our ribbon microphones stock!
Our Customers Say...
“Sweetwater does a great job with shipping, and when I have any service questions, I'm always able to get through and talk to someone who can help. It's been a really positive experience.” Ken Dravis, Grand Junction, CO
