Austin DIY Ribbon Microphone Kits
Model 1
The Model 1 Kit is TEMPORARILY SOLD OUT.
NOTE: The standard Austin Mic is not "pink" as it appears in these photos taken in the bright CA sunshine... It is dark purple. See THESE PHOTOS for a better idea of the actual color.
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$275
The Model 2 Cinemag Kit Includes all the parts you need to build a complete AUSTIN Ribbon Microphone.
You get simple, step-by-step fully-illustrated instructions & video tutorials. Then you'll assemble the wire-mesh grille and ribbon motor into the powder-coated Brass chassis, and solder the connector & transformer to build yourself a professional Ribbon Microphone.
Specialty tools and templates are included in each kit, but you'll need some basic tools like a screwdriver, razor blade, Gorilla Glue and a soldering iron. It can be assembled on a kitchen table in 3-4 hours.
All USA-sourced parts!
No cheap Chinese junk here: UL/CSA wiring, USA Transformer, Switchcraft connector, monolithic ribbon motor truss, and proudly made USA parts from USA machinsts and vendors.
The high-end, USA-made Cinemag 9887 Ribbon Mic transformer is standard with the Model 2 Kit.
Phenomenal for recording vocals and other full-range instruments like Piano and strings, without the brittle crispness of a condenser microphone.
The Model 3 Lundahl Kit includes the prestigious Lundahl 2911 Ribbon Microphone transformer in your complete DIY Microphone kit.
The Swedish-made Lundahl transformer is a favorite for Chinese Microphone Mods & upgrades, and delivers a wide, flat frequency response. Smooth, natural bass, and flattering highs - without the brittle highs of a condenser.
The Lundahl 2911 is the same transformer used by other high-end microphone companies, and helps your DIY Austin mic to rival the performance of boutique studio ribbon microphones costing WAAAAAY more!
$429/$499
DIY a True Blumlein™ Stereo Ribbon Microphone.
Our True Blumlein™ Kit is a center-point, fixed-angle, coincident ribbon microphone which features studio-grade Cinemag or Lundahl Output Transformers and a Blumlein Stereo Polar Pattern - The most accurate stereo pattern available!
It is a complete kit, including video tutorials and plans illustrated with 50+ images. The plans for a unique DIY elastic-supported spider shockmount are included.
The equivalent of building two Austin Ribbon Microphones, the True Blumlein™ Kit takes about 4-5 hours to complete, and it even includes a hand-operated, geared ribbon corrugation machine!
Click here for 7 things you need to know about the Austin True Blumlein™ Kit.