In September of last year, the author got frustrated and cut their microphone cord, leading to the creation of a ribbon microphone as a replacement. Despite some background noise, the microphone performs well, functioning like a studio mic. The mechanical design decisions for the microphone were influenced by the constraints of the device. The ribbon material used was imitation silver leaf, and the ribbon itself had to be corrugated for proper tension and movement. The author faced challenges in sourcing materials and dealing with the delicate nature of the ribbon. The microphone ultimately worked well and received positive feedback for its sound quality. Future experiments could include testing different foil thicknesses and ribbon geometries.
https://khz.ac/sound/ribbon-mic/