Random Audio: What in the hell is a Ribbon Microphone!
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Ribbon microphones were the staple of used in the recordings of radio and records in the 1940s, 50s, and into the 60s. They still sound great and are considered one of the smoothest sounding mics developed. They use an extremely microns thin 'ribbon' to pick up sound.
Heard Jack Benny or Glen Miller? They used a ribbon microphone!