Timeline: Classic Ribbon Mics, Part 2
Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Gino Robair
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1939
Tannoy
Small and sturdy, this English ribbon transducer was designed for stage and P.A. use.
1940s
Electro-Voice Model V-2
A simple but rugged design that could be purchased in one of five standard impedance levels.
ca. 1942
RCA Varacoustic Microphone MI-6203-D
This mic offered three main polar patterns (“pressure,” “unidirectional,” and “velocity”) that were selected with a continuously variable slider.
1948
Steanes Ellipsoid
Touted as the world's smallest ribbon mic, this Australian-made unidirectional transducer was designed to be inexpensive and to keep feedback to a minimum.
1956
Shure Model 330
This familiar mic, designed for radio and TV use, had a supercardioid pattern and a 3-position impedance switch.
1962
Bang & Olufsen BeoMic BM4
Outfitted with switchable impedance, this Danish mic's industrial design inspired the look of the modern transducers by Royer Labs.
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