The JA-77x Vintage Ribbon Passive Microphone
the king of darkness
With a circuit drawing inspiration from the earliest RCA ribbons, the JA-77x is a completely passive 8 ribbon microphone featuring an ultra-thin fluted pure Aluminium element tuned to a custom designed dual bobbin transformer.
Designed with a relatively low noise FET circuit and a 2 micron thick element, our JA-77x microphones have been crafted using only the highest quality components then meticulously tuned and tested by hand.
The lo-fi, old school and very dirty sound of retro analogue electronics is here. Loads of personality and surprisingly practical.
the spec
· 2 micron low tension fluted Aluminium ribbon element
· Figure-Eight Pattern
· <400 ohm Impedance
· 30hz to 16khz Frequency response
· -18db(A weight) noise
· .5% distortion @ 134db
· Custom dual bobbin transformer output
·Fixed 5m microphone cable
· Custom yolk-mount
· Protective Nylon Bag
· Aluminium Road Case
the sound
The Jeanne Audio JA-77x isn't afraid to sound old school. Loads of warmth mixed with dark tones make this a must have for those looking for more flavour options.
Recording with the JA-77x is like stepping into a time machine with its solid shape and retro tone. It has a dark moodiness which reproduces sound in an almost lo-fi manner with a really flattering softening of harsh frequencies. It’s become a secret weapon for many engineers on guitar cabs and specialised vocal use. This one is for engineers really after something totally unique and very, very yesteryear.
