Review: The t.bone RB500

2 Reviews:

Review by	GearSlutz
Submitted on	2011-03-24 10:04:14
Had two of those t-bone RB-500 together with a Royer 121 for a test yesterday and....WOW...I´m impressed. Tried a pair in Blumlein for steel string guitar. Immediatly heard the difference in my headphones while playing. If this is not the smoothest acc. guitar sound I´ve heard for a while... natural highs, slight transient smoothing and wooly, warm lower mids. Not at all what I´m accustomed to from my fabulous but sometimes too detailed Brauner VM-1s. Keep in mind that I´m a total ribbon mic novice. The whole thing came to full life when I sent it through a AD-2055 with 10(!!) db highshelf @ 15 khz - silky and warm....and to my surprise not harsh at all.

Review by	Sound On Sound
Submitted on	2011-03-24 09:55:01
One other element that i could'nt help but mention before i finish is that much sought after 'wow' factor these add to the studio. The average musician/client wouldn't know the difference between a Coles and a T Bone yet these seem to be one of the first things they notice when entering my studio- they simply ooze quality and authenticity. To my ears the sound is magical and to my wallet the price is too for that matter. If you have £200 to spair then pick up a pair of these- the only problem is they might be out of stock!!! PRO'S: A ribbon mic for £90?? Well built with quality throughout 'That' sound Wow factor CON'S: Fixed casing mic lead Hard to get at times Requires a decent mic pre amp You will want 2