Golden Age Project R1 Tube Active is an active ribbon microphone that blends classic ribbon warmth with a high-output tube stage for modern studios. With its figure-eight polar pattern, wide sweet spots, and excellent side rejection, it excels on vocals, guitars, brass, room miking, and stereo techniques.
A 50 mm, ultra-thin aluminum ribbon is paired with a low-noise tube buffer and transformer-balanced output to deliver strong signal level, rich harmonics, and very high SPL handling. The active design ensures consistent performance with a broad range of preamps, while the included external power supply provides stable operation in demanding sessions.
KEY FEATURES
- Active ribbon design with tube amplification for vintage tone and modern output
- Figure-eight polar pattern with strong side rejection
- High maximum SPL capability for loud sources
- 50 mm aluminum ribbon element (approx. 2 µm)
- Transformer-balanced output around 200 Ω
- External power supply included
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Active ribbon microphone with built-in tube buffer
- Transducer: Aluminum ribbon, ~50 mm length, ~2 µm thickness
- Polar pattern: Figure-eight (bidirectional)
- Frequency response: ~30 Hz – 18 kHz
- Sensitivity: ~-40 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) @ 1 kHz
- Equivalent noise level: ~16 dB(A)
- Max SPL: up to ~165 dB SPL (@ 1 kHz, <1% THD)
- Output impedance: ~200 Ω; recommended load > 1 kΩ
- Power: External PSU (included)
- Dimensions/Weight: approx. Ø 69 mm × 185 mm; ~1.5 kg