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Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Aidan M. on Reverb
I'll have a full review of this mic uploaded to my youtube channel in a week or so. The channel is Baby Arugula Productions. Depending on when you read this review, it may already be up. To begin my adventure into ribbon mics, I bought both the Golden Age Project R1 MkII and the MXL R40, which are both priced at around the same mark. I mention this because if this mic is on your shopping list, then the R40 may also be on your radar. I'll go into more detail - but right off the bat - this mic wins hands down in the looks department, but is significantly less functional. Cons The positioning of the XLR jack does make rotating the mic a challenge. This mic is also pretty noisy, certainly more noisy than the R40. Less consequential but interesting nonetheless, is that the documentation is full of typos and incomplete/run-on sentences. I am not the grammar police, but I was caught off guard. I was, however, mildly disappointed that the documentation didn't include a frequency distribution chart of the mic. It is cool to have a sense of how different mics will blend together before putting them into action. Cons involving the documentation obviously don't affect the functionality or sound of the mic, but they're worth mentioning. The carrying bag does not fit the XLR cable that comes attached to the mic. Pros With the R1 MkII you get that classic high end roll off and extended low end that is one of the reasons why ribbon mics are sought after. The aesthetic of this mic is absolutely impeccable. It also has a high maximum SPL of 160 dBs. Although it is too noisy for dialogue and vocals, it sounds great on drum rooms and probably overheads. By comparison, I don't think I would put the R40 on drums out of fear of damaging the ribbon. I think this mic could be placed closer to sources without damage. The mic does come with a carrying case for storage. It's actually a bag with a flat bottom which allows for vertical storage. It's a quality bag, but as I mentioned above, it doesn't fit the XLR cable that comes attached to the mic. Conclusion This mic is certainly a keeper. The pros don't blow away the cons, but they certainly do even out. The MXL R40 by comparison, has no cons that I have picked up on. It simply lacks some of the aesthetic and extra headroom in terms of max SPL. If the noise was quieter, this would be a 5 star mic. But 4 is still good. ... More
Unbelievable price, but is there a reason why
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Matthew on B&H Photo Video
This mic is awesome, FOR THE PRICE. I went ahead and got 2 to use as drum room mics. I tested them out in Glen Johns configuration, and they were great. Very punchy and big. I also tested it out as a bass drum mic, and it this is where it really stood out. At a 45 degree angle 2ft from the kick, the null of the figure 8 pattern attenuates the rest of the kit nicely but gives you a clear kick with SO MUCH CLEAN USABLE BASS. I also used it on vocals. It did not really shine vocally for the kind of session I was doing until I tracked a blues song, and the vibe was spot on. My gripe with this microphone, the logo on the front is not the logo in the picture. The one pictured above is a nice laser etched deal as you can see. The logo on the mic is a metal version with a crease down the middle (not curved with the body), glued to the body. Are these the same mics? Is it a knock off? Did B&H not label the product correctly, like maybe it was a MkI instead of MkII? Who knows. For this reason and this reason only, I give this a 3 star rating. ... More
Great vocals
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Sam on B&H Photo Video
This guy is my first foray into ribbons, and so far I've used it with a Cloudlifter CL-1 and an old Mbox2. It sounds great, especially for the price. It's smooth and warm on female vocals and much more flattering/forgiving than the CAD 179 I usually use. (FYI, when I recorded my acoustic jumbo guitar, it was pretty boomy on the lows, but I haven't tried it with other body styles. Another reviewer had good results recording acoustic, so my big assed EJ-200 might just be too much for it.) I'd recommend picking up another xlr cord while you're here if you don't have any extras at home. I had trouble fitting the cord that comes already plugged into this mic into my CL-1, but I easily swapped it out (the cord comes secured onto the mic, so it's just a tiny bit more difficult than simply unplugging the cord and plugging in another - you'll need a small screwdriver). ... More
Great mic!
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Steve on B&H Photo Video
I was so impressed by the Golden Age pre-73 and the pre-73 mark II that I felt compelled to try one of their microphones. This mic always comes up in forums and I have to say it delivers the goods. It is currently deployed as a center overhead on my drum kit and it is punchy and full sounding with a nice warm vintage flavor. At this price you should be buying two! Make sure you have a good boom stand because this mic is hefty!
Phenomenal! Amazing!
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Eddie F. on Reverb
It’s everything they said it would be! Works perfect as a guest mic for my podcast. Guests tend to shy away from a mic and sound tinny...not with this beautiful thing. Pick up is great...and that low end. **whew** Love. This. Mic.
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Works as advertised
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Thomas on B&H Photo Video
Good sounding mic regardless of the price. Similar to my beyerdynamic with a bit more meat in the low end without being to heavy like my aventone. Sweet spot for me is recording horns but all around good natural sound.
It's well packaged but I hated it!
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by Warren on B&H Photo Video
ExTreeemly bass heavy and I know that's a characteristic of a Ribbon mic but this was huge. Tried it as a room mic for drums and on male vocal. Didn't work for me
great sounding mic
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by WHISPERS OF THE SPARROWS on B&H Photo Video
i use this mic on my d16xd sounds full crisp , good for acoustic guitars great on vocals looks big and cool, and i mean really cool looks very vintage you must GET IT for the price. it's a mic you have to have for anything it does not take a lot of money to buy good gear BUY IT!!!!!!
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Golden Age Project R1 MKII Ribbon Microphone
Reviewed by vince on B&H Photo Video
bloody excellent
