Two More Ribbon Microphones from Crowley & Tripp
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Soundstage Image (left) and Proscenium
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August 18, 2005
Crowley & Tripp Microphones has expanded their line of high-end
ribbon microphones, announcing three new models in addition to the Studio Vocalist. Founded by Bob Crowley and Hugh Tripp of Soundwave
Research Laboratories, Crowley & Tripp Microphones specializes in designing
microphones, manufacturing them entirely in the USA, and selling
them directly to discriminating audio professionals. Each ribbon microphone features a strong stainless steel body,
high-level electrostatic and magnetic shielding, and a rigidly joined custom
transformer and ribbon motor for low noise, high output, and smooth bass
response.
Designed to offer the sonic characteristics of a 'traditional response
ribbon microphone' for classical music recording, the Proscenium microphone
offers a vintage-style warmness with modern design qualities and increased
efficiency according to the company. As a result, using the Proscenium for the recording of
instruments such as flute, woodwinds, and strings provides increased body,
which suits the microphone well for large halls and stereo pair recording
applications. The Proscenium is priced at $1,485.
Specially designed for radio broadcast, soundstage, and orchestral
applications where uncolored sound is desired, the figure-eight patterned
Soundstage Image microphone offers a natural frequency response, high
output, and superior stereo imaging when used in distant pair applications.
The Soundstage Image is priced at $1,395.
The SPLx Custom microphone is tailored to user defined characteristics.
Having assessed an individual user's needs in the studio or on stage,
Crowley and Tripp design a ribbon microphone that will suit that user's
voice, instrument, amplifier or performance space. Custom characteristics
are many, and include a tailored frequency response curve, extreme sound
pressure level handling, bass boost, or an asymmetric frequency response.
Rounding out the Crowley & Tripp Microphones collection, the SPLx Custom
starts at $1595 and generally takes two weeks to manufacture from date of
order.
Since last year, Bob Crowley and Hugh Tripp have
officially joined forces in Soundwave Research Laboratories, a firm that
manufactures and sells acoustic devices for professional audio, and
scientific applications. Although new as a company, Soundwave Research
Laboratories has decades of experience in designing and building
groundbreaking products. For many years, the duo often collaborated while
both were employed at Boston Scientific Corporation. Along with audio
transducer development, other key areas of expertise at Soundwave Research
Laboratories include medical device development, tissue characterization
techniques for identifying cancerous cells, and intellectual property
development and licensing.
For more information, visit their web site at www.soundwaveresearch.com. |
