FAB METRON Ribbon Microphone Transformer.


"I like everything about them" Clarence Kane (Ex RCA ribbon mic engineer)

Probably the best ribbon microphone transformers available today. 

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The Metron for a more vintage sound - ideal for older ribbon mics.

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As featured in Resolution, the top audio magazine for broadcast, recording and multimedia production. 

Stunning vintage sound!! 100's sold worldwide with 100% positive feedback!

Hand made by FAB in the UK

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Ships worldwide!

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Recent ebay feedback 

       
Positive feedback rating
 Hands down one of the best sellers to work with. The FAB 4196 blew me away!

Positive feedback rating                    these are a great transformer...no need for Lundahl transformers now!

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Hi Chris

I fitted the transformer to the MXL mic and it works a treat - a bigger, smoother sound - Great! 

 The mic sounds about 500% better than when I got it. 

Cheers

M

                             

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Recent email from Larry Killip ribbon mic enthusiast: 

Did a quick voice test using my RSM-2 ribbon mic (with my own ribbon installed)...

first the Lundahl transformer that I already installed in it then the FAB transformer.

Increase in gain of course is the first obvious change, and that is a
big plus. The FAB is warmer with good bottom end.  I am going to
leave the FAB in there for now and record some guitar and maybe vocal,
then come back to you.

I was pretty careful to maintain the same distance in each test, using
a pencil in fact to keep my distance exact.  

Very interesting Chris.

Larry


   

This transformer will make your dull sounding cheap mic sound great!

  • Hand built using the finest materials available. 
  • Smooth vintage powerful sound. 
  • Used in studios around the world.
  • Manufactured in the UK.
  • 100% guaranteed.

If you want to make your MXL, Apex or any ribbon microphone sound great then change the transformer for this one, you won't be disappointed.    

As one customer from Hungary recently said "I prepared the test mics, we made a big test and your transformer performed really good(good mid-balance, and high-clear output). I'll need another one to do a pair".


Comes with complete instructions. 

Ships worldwide.

Unsure how to change your transformer? Let us help you. 

Discount for multiples - please contact for details.

Thanks for looking and any questions I can help you with on ribbon mics or transformers please message me.


***** Custom transformers made on request *****



Recent feedback from customers:-

I tried another transformer the other day and was pretty stoked by it. It's the FAB 4196. Warmed up the mids and lows but also added a crispness to the highs that isn't at all harsh. Very smooth and musical. Been recording with it for several days now. Like if a ribbon and a condenser had a love child that inherited each of its parent's best traits 

Other nice thing about it is the volume (1:48 turn ratio). Much louder than a T25 or Cinemag. In fact, I was able to get a usable sound without adding either a FetHead or Cloudlifter. On a vocal, it allowed me to back way off the mic to combat the R40's proximity effect.

At any rate, as the holidays approach, Musician's Friend is bound to run the R40 for $59.99 on one of its Stupid Deals of the Day (they do every year). You throw a FAB 4196 on it for about $55 more and have yourself a heck of a ribbon mic for $115.


I installed the transformer in an old Alctron RM15. After I installed the FAB transformer I immediately noticed the increase in clean gain and a much clearer, thicker mid range and smoother top end. I think this is a great transformer, especially for the price and I'm looking forward to installing the second oneAlex. 


I ordered a 1:48 and it is great in my long ribbon Chinese-derived mic. Wonderful match. So, I am ordering one more as well as the other model you offer. Looking forward to them. David


Recent feedback from customer below from Australia modding an MXL R40

Hi Chris, 

Just a quick note about the transformer. It arrived today, very quick shipping. 

I swapped out the stock transformer from the mic for yours, what a difference! The signal is incredibly strong and quiet. In addition to this, there is a noticeable increase above 2k. it’s really rounded the mic out. It still has a nice fat bottom end but it now is so much clearer.  

Thanks again for looking after me with this transformer, it’s turned a cheap mic into a great mic.  

Cheers,

Michael


 

Design

An outstanding ribbon microphone matching transformer utilising the best available materials. 

Core

The core material is the finest  available Permaloy 80% nickel laminations hand stacked for maximum response.

Bobbin

Custom made bobbin with black tape finish

Copper Wire

The finest copper wire is used to ensure optimum output

Lead Wires

Colour coded wires for easy identification. Long input length to accommodate most ribbon motor designs 

 

Specification

Turns Ratio            1:38

Primary Input DCR         0.07 ohms

Secondary Output DCR        70 ohms +/- 5%

Effective Frequency Response   20-20KHz

Bobbin Material  Nylon

Laminations    Permaloy 80% Nickel

Weight  32 grams

Dimensions  26mm x 21mm x 19mm

Compliance  RoHS

 


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