자석 사이에 얇은 리본을 넣고 이 리본이 진동하면 전압을 생성하는 원리를 이용하는 마이크

리본을 매우 얇게 만드는 것이 가능하므로 매우 좋은 트랜지언트 반응을 가진 마이크를 만들어 낼 수 있다.

다이내믹 마이크와 원리가 비슷하다. 하지만 다이내믹 마이크는 진동판에 코일의 무게가 추가 되어 기계적인 임피던스가 높을 수 밖에 없지만, 리본 마이크의 경우 진동하는 리본의 무게가 매우 작기 때문에 기계적인 임피던스 요소가 상대적으로 작다.

A ribbon microphone is a type of microphone that utilizes the principle of generating voltage by detecting the vibrations of an extremely thin ribbon of metal placed between magnets. The ribbon, which is very thin, can capture audio signals and create voltage when it vibrates. This operating principle allows ribbon microphones to produce high-quality sound reproduction, especially with excellent transient response.

The design of ribbon microphones shares similarities with dynamic microphones, but there are notable differences. In dynamic microphones, a coil's weight is added to the diaphragm, resulting in higher mechanical impedance. However, in ribbon microphones, the weight of the vibrating ribbon is exceptionally light, which means that mechanical impedance factors are relatively low.

Ribbon microphones are often used in studio recording and are well-suited for capturing vocals, instrument recordings, and amplifier recordings. Due to their unique design, they can offer exceptional audio quality and sensitivity. It's important to handle ribbon microphones with care, as the thin ribbon can be delicate.