RM 700 : NIce vintage sound on the cheap

10 years ago

For anyone who hasn't tried ribbons before, and want a mic with some weight to the sound, rolled off highs and a nice "in the room" feel to the sound, I recommend these. I use them mostly as drum overhead or drum room, works very well in both applications to give weight to the drums - cymbals sounds very nice too.

In OH applications I use them alongside an SDC (AKG C451, Line Audio CM2 or Audiotechnica ATM-450), works well to balance and not have to EQ so much to get different tones. That said, I find these ribbons take EQ well.

Also used on Saxophone as Room mic and it blended very nicely with a Sennheiser MD-421 on the bell.

Image the t.bone RM 700

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by The T.bone
  • Released in 2005
  • Average price : $120
  • Weight : 794g
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