The warm audio fen tone ribbon mic is a modern recreation of a classic 1950s ribbon microphone designed for musicians producers and engineers who want the iconic ribbon sound with added versatility. Built with a custom japanese ribbon a cinemag usa output transformer and a rare earth neodymium magnet it delivers smooth rich midrange and warm low end response. Its figure 8 polar pattern captures sound evenly from the front and back while rejecting side noise making it perfect for detailed instrument recordings. Fen tone stands out by including a selectable 26 db in line jfet preamp allowing users to run the mic in active mode when paired with low gain preamps or standard passive mode for traditional setups. Ideal for electric guitars drum overheads horns and acoustic instruments the fen tone captures a balanced natural tone without harsh high frequencies. Each unit is carefully inspected and tested in austin texas and comes with premium accessories ensuring a professional experience straight out of the box.