[Scott Dorsey]

Phil Allison wrote:

2. The use of a step up transformer inside a ribbon mic is virtually essent=
ial to match the sub 1 ohm impedance of a ribbon to typical mic input stage=
s.

No virtually about it... lots of folks have tried low-Z input circuits
without much luck. Unfortunately not only is a transformer required for
this application, but the low primary Z makes it one of the most difficult
kinds of transformers to build.
--scott


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