Meeting Topic: Study session of the operation principle and the history of the ribbon microphone
Moderator Name: Shiro Okada
Speaker Name: Wes Dooley (President and Founder of Audio Enginnering Association)
Meeting Location: Media Integration, inc., Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
The structure of the ribbon microphone , such as electrical characteristics , was explained in greater detail, with a commentary based on Wes's experience . Also described was how those Big ribbon microphones of the 1960s have been evolved to the today's more sophisticated ones. He illustrated their characteristics, quoting actual historic sound sources recorded using the ribbon microphones.
In addition, current Big ribbon microphone models of AEA were introduced, and also their unique characters and responsiveness, accompanied with numerous recordings examples.
Written By: Shiro Okada