Sandhill Audio 6011A — Matched Pair Active Ribbon Microphones + Original Case, Shockmounts & Documentation

Description I'm selling my matched pair of Sandhill Audio 6011A active ribbon microphones. These are rather special microphones. Designed and built in Finland, the 6011A was Sandhill's original flagship ribbon microphone, developed by three Finnish engineers who set out to preserve the warmth, depth and natural character of a classic large ribbon while overcoming some of the fragility and practical limitations traditionally associated with ribbon microphones. At the heart of the 6011A is Sandhill's proprietary NCRT (Nano Composite Ribbon Technology). Rather than using the extremely delicate aluminium ribbon found in traditional ribbon microphones, Sandhill developed a composite ribbon capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels and air movement. That makes the 6011A unusually versatile for a ribbon — equally at home capturing delicate acoustic instruments and room ambience or sitting close to drums and loud guitar amplifiers. They're also active, phantom-powered ribbon microphones, which gives a much more consistent interface with different microphone preamps than many traditional passive ribbon designs. Sonically, these have the qualities I love in a really good ribbon microphone: a full, natural bottom end, beautifully realistic mid-range and a smooth top end, but without becoming excessively dark or closed-in. Used as a matched pair, they're particularly lovely for stereo recording where you want a natural sense of space and depth. Both microphones are in flawless working order and excellent cosmetic condition and have been carefully used in my clean, smoke-free studio.