MXL R77 Classic Ribbon Microphone

If nothing else, this microphone is a showpiece. I'll probably upgrade it with a Lundhal transformer. My first test of this microphone surprise me as to how much output the mic has. Typically not use to that with a ribbon. It lacks high end as a Ribbon does. I'm not convinced that the mic holds its response out to 18k, however, the mic accepts eq very well, unlike some other ribbons I own. The build quality is very nice, however don't expect the wood box to be nice. Both boxes for 2 mics were cracked and falling apart. The small tabletop stand is awesome and will be very useful in my studio.

All microphone lockers should have at least one ribbon mic. They can add a totally unique character to a recorded sound and this one is no exception. The R77 adds a really airy and open sound to anything it is picking up. Because it's a ribbon, it has excellent transient response, so you can be sure that it will pick up everything it was meant to. While in the studio, I always turn to this mic for vocals and acoustic guitar as well as the occasional guitar cab. And at the price? You can't go wrong.