Review: Cloud Microphone's Sexy 44-A Active Ribbon with Low Cut Filter

Ribbon mics are OLD SCHOOL recording tech, and Cloud has been making terrific mics for years now. Their 44-A represents a fresh twist on the ribbon utilizing phantom power, and a novel low cut filter for spoken word and voice over applications. Let's take a listen!


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Nothing Compares 2 U

No really.
Nothing.

I actually really like this song. I think it's one of the most vulnerable and powerful pieces of modern music ever recorded.
Here's a great article on the song's technical creation.

I loved seeing that they did the recording on an AKG414, which has become one of my favorite mics of late.
AKG C 414 B-XL II Condenser Microphone
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