As part of the review process, I recorded a few audio examples using the R144 alongside the Coles 4038 ribbon for comparison. You can find them on the SOS web site at /sos/may11/articles/mxlr144media.htm. Pros Very affordable for a ribbon mic. Versatile, though EQ is often needed to...
, the SE R1 is a similar-sounding alternative in the same price range, and you may also want to try the Sontronics Sigma, or the slightly more costly Coles 4038. There are also some much cheaper models around, including the MXL R144, the Superlux R102 and the Golden Age Project R1....
1 Review written 🎧 10 years Quote: Originally Posted bydkelley➡️ actually that photo makes it look like a medium diaphram imho, lots of space taken by the capsule's outer ring, not too much surface area overall... but this may not be a bad thing. ...
As part of the review process, I recorded a few audio examples using the R144 alongside the Coles 4038 ribbon for comparison. You can find them on the SOS web site at/sos/may11/articles/mxlr144media.htm. Pros Very affordable for a ribbon mic. Versatile, though EQ is often needed to ...