SE Electronics VR2 Voodoo

Rugged Ribbon

Built like a tank, this one owes its weight to the inbuilt preamp and the full-metal housing, which makes this a surprisingly sturdy Ribbon with live-applicability because you don't need a separate preamp (or at least not one of the super-fancy ones).

Soundwise I tested this thing on Drums (OH), guitar cabs and Bass cabs and was really surprised. This easily outclasses everything ribbon-wise in this price-range especially and punches above its weight. It has a bit more Air than other ribbons, but never harsh or overly sibilant.

I own two already and these are some true workhorses. A modern Classic

good mic for guitar cabinets

modern, present, yet warm and open sound. not as good as top ribbon mics but worth the spend