This design of this microphone is inspired by classic ribbon microphones. It has a natural rich and silky sound. It is the perfect complement to your microphone collection, offering a distinct color difference from condenser microphones. It features a custom output transformer made by Tom Reichenbach of CineMag Transformers, which adds to it's stunning realism. The microphone comes as a complete system, with Microphone in Wood Box, and Shock Mount. Hand built in the USA.