HUM Audio RS-2 Stereo Ribbon Mic + Preamp

HUM Audio Devices RS-2 is world's first remote controlled, Stereo/M-S ribbon microphone with built-in discrete class -A mic preamps.

RS-2 is complete recording system with features never before found in any of top class ribbon mics. Open, larger than life sound with a lot of depth and details at the same time preserves classic ribbon sound flavour so much beloved by musicians and sound engineers. 

RS-2 excels on many sound sources, covering wide range of studio recording applications including strings, grand piano, drums overhead, guitars, brass, ambience or vocals. Tracks recorded with RS-2 also blend very well with other elements in the mix. 

RS-2 features 

- Active and Passive mode 
- Custom built 1,8 micron aluminium ribbon motors, in fixed 90 degrees configuration
- Built with highest attention to every detail: extremely short signal path, audiophile quality selected components
- Two discrete class-A mic preamps based on legendary Jensen JE990 op-amp built into mic body
- Very low noise, high gain and huge headroom 
- Precise gain control circuit based on photocells ensures full separation between control and audio signals
- Two line level XLR outputs from mic body straight to A/D converter or tape machine
- Lundahl mic input and line output transformers (4 in total)
- Stereo L/R (Blumlein) and M/S (encoded or decoded) recording modes
- Transformer based passive M/S matrix
- Rotatable RS-2 mic head for fast and convenient change between L/R and M/S position
- Switchable passive Low Cut filter with three useful frequencies: 50, 80 and 120 Hz
- AIR mode – smooth, passive Pultec style high frequency boost
- DIMM mode protects speakers during mic positioning
- RS-2 Remote Controller gives access to all functions via standard 3-pin XLR cable
- All functions controlled by high class relays and very reliable C&K switches
- Dual anti-vibration system (external and internal)
- Custom made cables (power, remote and mains)
- Classic, linear power supply based on Linear Technology voltage regulators
- No electrolytic capacitors in signal path (DC Servo circuit)
- High quality Neutrik and Amphenol connectors
- CNC-machined microphone body
- Handcrafted in Poland