RB 500 : Great warm tone

4 years ago

I’ve always loved the sound of classic analogue recordings, everything from Delta Blues to Sun Records. I was on the look out for a mic that would help get me in that ballpark and the RB500 certainly does that. So far I have used it to record vocals, acoustic guitar and resonator guitars. I have been very happy with the results either direct into my Audient iD14 or adding a tube preamp into the signal path for that extra warmth.

It has the look and the sound of the classic recordings.

Just beware not to put 48v phantom power through this mic or it will damage the ribbon.

Image the t.bone RB 500

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by The T.bone
  • Released in 2004
  • Average price : $109
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