Cascade Microphones X-15 Stereo Ribbon Microphone

New Cascade X-15 Stereo Ribbon Microphone

The X-15 Stereo ribbon microphone houses two separate matched ribbon motors that are positioned one above the other. The elements are offset 45 degrees and are configured in the Blumlein setup. Stereo separation is superb and off-axis coloration is minimal. Add in the excellent sensitivity and frequency response range the X-15 is ready for the big leagues. The fit and finish are of top quality and includes a premium  suspension shockmount, thick padded vinyl pouch and an upgraded aluminum case. A 5-pin cable is included, the cable connects to a metal splitter box where two separate XLR connectors give access the to upper and lower ribbon motors.

Legendary symmetrical ribbon design is incorporated into the X-15

Unlike most ribbon motors designed today with an offset ribbon element the new Cascade X-15 houses two hand-tuned ribbon elements that incorporate the legendary symmetrical ribbon design. This design offers a true figure 8 pattern. The corrugated aluminum membrane itself is positioned in the center from front to back, thus producing a balanced audio input signal to both sides of the ribbon assembly.

Specifications

• Type: Stereo  Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
• Ribbon type & Dimensions:99% Pure aluminum, 2 X 2.5 micron, 1 3/4" (L) X 3/16" (W)
• Polar pattern: Figure 8
• Sensitivity: -51.7 dB +/- 2 dB (2.6 mV/Pa)
• Frequency response: 30 to -18,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
• Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: >1000 Ohms
• Max.SPL (1% THD @1000 Hz): 165 dB
• Connector: Heavy gauge 5-Pin male XLR

Includes

• Cascade X-15 Stereo Ribbon Microphone
• Specifications and measurements from Cross-Spectrum Labs
• Premium Suspension mount
• Wind filter
• 30ft. 5-Pin XLR cable
•  Metal splitter box
• Thick padded vinyl pouch
• Upgrade aluminum case
• Micro-fiber cleaning

Cascade Microphones do not qualify for the "Make offer option."

Samples Courtesy of The Disney Sax Quartet

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The MP3 samples were recorded by the Disney Quartet on the live-to-air jazz concert for a local public radio station in Orlando Fl. John Marsden donates his time & equipment as part of trying to keep the genre alive. Instead of micing each instrument individually and then mixing, John records live-to-air to his laptop running DP. John put up the Cascade X-15 stereo ribbon (which was responsible for 75% of the signal) in a X-Y configuration along with the FAT HEAD as a mono and let the musicians do what they do best. John's reaction: WOW - total warmth with air on top - you can hear where every musician is located and all the subtleties of their playing - and the self compression of these mics is just so SWEET!!