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Ribbon Motor Kit
$50

Model 1 Kit
$199

Model 2 Cinemag Kit
$275

Model 3 Lundahl Kit
$299

Build a Ribbon Motor that you can put into just about any side-address microphone chassis.

The Ribbon Motor Kit is a complete kit and instructions for building the AUSTIN microphone element by itself. It does not include the microphone body, transformer or output connector.

Best for DIY'ers who want to experiment with their own chassis, or use as a drop-in replacement for an existing ribbon microphone.
Dimensions:
1" x 2.5" x 0.25"
(254 x 635 x 64)mm

The Model 1 Kit includes all the parts you need to build a complete AUSTIN Ribbon Microphone.
You get simple,step-by-step fully-illustrated instructions & video tutorials . Then you'll use the templates to assemble the Brass chassis, wire-mesh grille and ribbon motor, and solder the connector & transformer, to build yourself a professional Ribbon Microphone.

Specialty tools and templates are included in each kit, but you'll need some basic tools like a screwdriver, razor blade and a soldering iron. It can be assembled on a kitchen table in 2-3 hours.

All USA-sourced parts!
No cheap Chinese junk here: UL/CSA wiring, USA Transformer, Switchcraft connector, monolithic ribbon motor truss, and proudly made USA parts from local machinsts and vendors.

The Model 2 Kit Pairs the high-end, USA-made Cinemag 9887 Ribbon Mic transformer with the Model 1 Kit.

The Cinemag 9887 extends the frequency response on the low end, and gives brighter highs than the standard transformer included with the Model 1 Kit.

Phenomenal for recording vocals and other full-range instruments like Piano and strings, without the brittle crispness of a condenser microphone.

The Model 3 Kit adds the prestigious Lundahl 2911 Ribbon Microphone transformer to the Model 1 Kit.

Like the Model 2 kit, the Swedish-made Lundahl transformer delivers a wider, flatter frequency response than the Model 1 Kit.

The Lundahl 2911 is the same transformer used by other high-end microphone companies, and helps your DIY Austin mic to rival the performance of boutique studio ribbon microphones costing WAAAAAY more!

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Ribbon Motor Kit $50	Model 1 Kit $199	Model 2 Cinemag Kit $275	Model 3 Lundahl Kit $299

Build a Ribbon Motor that you can put into just about any side-address microphone chassis. The Ribbon Motor Kit is a complete kit and instructions for building the AUSTIN microphone element by itself. It does not include the microphone body, transformer or output connector. Best for DIY'ers who want to experiment with their own chassis, or use as a drop-in replacement for an existing ribbon microphone. Dimensions: 1" x 2.5" x 0.25" (254 x 635 x 64)mm	The Model 1 Kit includes all the parts you need to build a complete AUSTIN Ribbon Microphone. You get simple,step-by-step fully-illustrated instructions & video tutorials . Then you'll use the templates to assemble the Brass chassis, wire-mesh grille and ribbon motor, and solder the connector & transformer, to build yourself a professional Ribbon Microphone. Specialty tools and templates are included in each kit, but you'll need some basic tools like a screwdriver, razor blade and a soldering iron. It can be assembled on a kitchen table in 2-3 hours. All USA-sourced parts! No cheap Chinese junk here: UL/CSA wiring, USA Transformer, Switchcraft connector, monolithic ribbon motor truss, and proudly made USA parts from local machinsts and vendors.	*The Model 2 Kit* Pairs the high-end, USA-made Cinemag 9887 Ribbon Mic transformer with the Model 1 Kit. The Cinemag 9887 extends the frequency response on the low end, and gives brighter highs than the standard transformer included with the Model 1 Kit. Phenomenal for recording vocals and other full-range instruments like Piano and strings, without the brittle crispness of a condenser microphone.**	*The Model 3 Kit* adds the prestigious Lundahl 2911 Ribbon Microphone transformer to the Model 1 Kit. Like the Model 2 kit, the Swedish-made Lundahl transformer delivers a wider, flatter frequency response than the Model 1 Kit.** The Lundahl 2911 is the same transformer used by other high-end microphone companies, and helps your DIY Austin mic to rival the performance of boutique studio ribbon microphones costing WAAAAAY more!
$50	$199	$275	$299