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SSS Ribbon mic,

Postby Simon B » Tue May 10, 2011 7:53 pm

A mate of mine has a SSS r47 ribbon mic, I think made in Melbourne during the 40's

just wondering if people had any information on them, he is thinking of selling it

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Re: SSS Ribbon mic,

Postby stosostu » Wed May 11, 2011 1:43 am

I have one that I got from a local radio station. I paid $30 for it. Its OK, but the modern ribbon mics, like the AEAs and even the Chinese cheapies are noticeably better.
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Re: SSS Ribbon mic,

Postby Ausrock » Thu May 12, 2011 7:49 am

Probably the one for sale on the Aussie Gearhead forum for $1200.
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Re: SSS Ribbon mic,

Postby 13thbeach » Mon May 16, 2011 11:49 pm

I have a pair of these mics. I use them as room
Mics generally. They sound great. Although I do think
That a modern chinese style ribbon mic is just as good
If not better. Probably cheaper these days also. But the SSS
Mics look amazing.
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Re: SSS Ribbon mic,

Postby stosostu » Tue May 17, 2011 9:57 am

Some time ago the Adelaide AES had a mic night and the photos, http://leonaudio.biz/AES/May-16-2006/photos/ include one of me, looking somewhat perplexed, with my Steanes R47.

There are some other photos here http://leonaudio.biz/AES/May-16-2006/mi ... d%20to.pdf

Just as an aside, Bill Armstrong, of Armstrong Studios etc, started his audio career at Steanes Sound Systems in Melbourne.
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