Xaudia

RSA R1 Ribbon microphone

This is a very early 1930s British microphone that has been fully restored at Xaudia and is ready for use in a modern studio.

It has a new ribbon and cable, 300 ohm transformer, and replacement grills and cloths have been fitted to make it sound less boxy and increase the bass response. I can include the original grills on request.

The mic body has been cleaned and refinished in a tough textured paint which is similar to how it would have looked when new. I have fitted a thread adapter to the yoke for use with modern 5/8″ mic stands.

It still sounds like a vintage microphone, but much more useable.