Get professional recording results with the Cascade VIN-JET Ribbon Wired XLR Microphone. Whether you need to record instruments or vocals, you will get a solid accurate response from this ribbon microphone. It has wide, extended sweet spots and gives a full, warm sound. It doesn’t require any additional modifications, so you can begin recording right away. The Cascade VIN-JET makes a great addition to your studio recording setup. Ribbon microphones provide excellent sound translation and provide clear pro audio without losing the small nuances of your sound. When used for recording, the ribbon is vibrated by sound that is picked up to produce a current, which is then amplified to produce a signal. Ribbon microphones are extremely accurate and sensitive to a wide range of sounds, because the signal that is produced comes directly from the ribbon. This true sound production from the Cascade VIN-JET makes it an excellent studio mic that gives a warm and articulate sound reproduction. The Cascade VIN-JET microphone works well for recording all types of audio including vocals, strings, drums, guitar, and bass. It is an excellent piece of gear for your studio or recording office. The Cascade VIN-JET stereo ribbon microphone features a 2 7/16-inch 99 percent pure aluminum ribbon, suspended between two Neodymium rare earth magnets. These strong and powerful magnets work well with this high-energy product and allow for an extended range. A three-pin XLR connector on the Cascade VIN-JET gives you a clean, pure connection. The head of the Cascade VIN-JET microphone has a symmetrical figure eight polar pattern design, with a 135 to 165 dB SPL capability. It uses a three-pin male XLR connector. The Cascade VIN-JET produces smooth, natural extended low and high ends and has a fast and accurate transient response. The Cascade VIN-JET has a silver head with black base. The head of the microphone measures 8 3/8 inches with a two-inch O.D. body and a 2 1/8-inch O.D. grill. The Cascade VIN-JET may be used in conjunction with another microphone to setup a Blumlein pair. Accessories included with the Cascade VIN-JET Ribbon Wired XLR Microphone are one VIN-JET long ribbon, a mic clip, a leather storage bag for the mic head, and a molded flight case for gear. The Cascade VIN-JET Ribbon XLR Microphone is made with two types of transformer. It comes with a solid stock transformer or it can be upgraded to include a Lundahl LL2913 transformer. Additional accessories available for the Cascade VIN-JET Ribbon Microphone are an optional shock mount that attaches to the head, to reduce noise from mic vibrations and movement, as well as a Cascade Metal Screen Pop-filter to filter out vocal distortions. These accessories are not necessary for a professional studio sound, but they can be added to the mic head to improve the quality of your recording even more and reduce the need for further editing. The Cascade VIN-JET Ribbon XLR Microphone is ideal for recording overheads, horns, pianos, strings, and guitar cabs. It is a smooth and accurate studio microphone, with extended low and high ends that give a natural sound. It has a fast, accurate transient response and is made of high-quality materials. The Cascade VIN-JET Ribbon Wired XLR Microphone is a fine addition to your studio recording gear, or a solid standalone first mic that doesn’t require any modifications.