$59 ribbon mic deal

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 26 Dec 2015 5:57 pm

sdotd...stupid deal of the day at musicians friend. mxl 40 ribbon mic $59 shipped to your door. decent reviews. your mileage may vary. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?s ... x143913380

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 27 Dec 2015 2:07 am

THX Bill ! Ordered one. Although the MF Deal of the Day is good at $59,( shipped) these mics sell from around $80 up to $129 at many outlets. It supposedly has a 1.8 u Ribbon so acquiring some spare material would be a good thing, just in case !

I'm not certain if a ribbon mic is in the cards for me or not , but at $59 it's worth messing with it and having it around. This MIC, is said to be a clone of the MXL R144 which has a 1.8 u ribbon. It is also said to have a very LOW output compared to other mics we may have, dynamics etc., so a strong quiet pre-amp would be in order. Also remember, NO Phantom Power or it will be a bad day for the mic , as in end of life !

If I don't like it, I'll send it back to MF !

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 27 Dec 2015 2:16 pm

$59...no brainer. another mic in the arsenal.

i have several old rca ribbons...44bx and a couple of bk5b.

the $59 ribbon got some decent reviews.

also the phantom thing....some say its a old wives tale, but im not going to test it!!

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 28 Dec 2015 2:48 am

agreed !