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Silver cylindrical ribbon microphone with black grille and two toggle switches

Golden Age Project

Golden Age Project R1 Active MKIII Ribbon Microphone

SKU CH-AYKM-QMFSY

Active ribbon microphone with 48V phantom power, low-cut filter and 10 dB pad

  • Active ribbon design works with 48V phantom power and long cables
  • Low-cut switch removes unwanted rumble for cleaner recordings
  • 10dB pad switch handles loud sources without distortion
  • Warm punchy tone suits drums ambience overheads and vocals
  • New condition ready for studio or stage use

Active Ribbon Microphone for Studio Recording

The Golden Age Project R1 Active MKIII is an active ribbon microphone designed for studio recording applications. It operates on 48V phantom power, allowing use with long cables and virtually any compatible pre-amp. The microphone delivers a clean, clear sound that remains warm and punchy across various sources. It is suited for drums, ambience capture, overhead pickup in pairs, instruments, and sensitive vocal recording.

Low-Cut and Pad Switches Expand Versatility

The MKIII version adds a low-cut filter switch and a 10dB pad switch to the microphone body. The low-cut filter reduces low-frequency rumble and proximity effect when engaged. The 10dB pad attenuates the signal for high sound pressure level sources such as drums or loud amplifiers. These onboard controls allow immediate tailoring of the response without external processors or software.

Simple Phantom-Powered Setup

Installation requires connecting the microphone to a pre-amp or interface that supplies 48V phantom power via a standard XLR cable. No batteries, external power supplies, or driver installation are needed. The active circuitry ensures consistent performance over long cable runs. Users must ensure their pre-amp provides sufficient clean gain for ribbon-level output and engage the pad for very loud sources to avoid overload.

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Price $173.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the ribbon element in the R1 Active MKIII need periodic replacement?

The active ribbon design uses phantom power to buffer the signal, so the ribbon itself does not require routine replacement under normal studio use.

What limits performance first during long sessions with the R1 Active MKIII?

The 10 dB pad switch prevents overload on loud sources, so headroom is the first practical limit when recording high-SPL instruments.

How much heat or noise does the R1 Active MKIII generate when powered by 48 V phantom all day?

As a passive ribbon with an internal FET buffer, it produces no audible self-noise and negligible heat during continuous operation.

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