This stereo pair of Vin-Jet Long-Ribbon Microphones with Lundahl Transformers from Cascade Microphones is best suited for recording vocals, guitars, drum overheads, strings sections, and orchestral performances in controlled studio situations.

The Vin-Jet's sensitive aluminum ribbon is suspended between two powerful neodymium magnets and delivers a warm & natural sound with fast transient response, extended sweet spots, and distortion-free, high-SPL handling (up to 135 dB). With its custom winding and core materials, the Lundahl LL-2913 transformer offers improved definition with extended high- and low-end reproduction.

Using the included Blumlein stereo bar, these two microphones can be positioned on top of each other at 90° for stereo recording. Their wide figure-8 patterns pick up the sound on the front and rear and leave large nulls on either side, for accurate spatial imaging and ambience capture.

The microphones are phantom-power-safe and equipped with an open grille (without screening added) for an open and detailed sound. The pair comes with two premium shockmounts, a microfiber cleaning cloth, and an aluminum flight case.

Lundahl LL-2913 Transformers    Ideal for Blumlein Stereo-Mic Technique    Figure-8, Symmetrical-Design Pattern    Maximum 135 dB SPL for Guitars & Drums    Aluminum Ribbon Length of 2.43"    Neodymium Magnets    Includes Stereo Bar and Shockmounts    Includes Flight Case

Lundahl LL-2913 transformers

Figure-8, symmetrical-design polar pattern

Ideal for Blumlein stereo-miking technique

Ribbon is 99% pure aluminum, 2.5µ thick, and 2.43 x 0.18"

Ribbon is suspended between a pair of powerful neodymium rare-earth permanent magnets

Can handle up to 135 dB SPL for miking guitar cabinets and drum overheads

Fast transient response, extended low- and high-end reproduction, and wide sweet spots

Open grille design with no interior grille screening, for an open and detailed sound

Stereo Blumlein bar and aluminum flight case included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do l connect the dpa4099 mic to my iPad?

A: You will need to use a Lightning enable audio interface between the mic and iPad: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1311490-REG/ik_multimedia_ip_irig_proio_in_irig_pro_i_o_audio.html

Q: 2. Will this work with plug-in power from these devices: Sony PCM-M10, Zoom H1N, EOS-M3, Canon 5D3 ?

A: The MCSM-4 can operate on 1.5 to 10 volts and will be compatible with most devices that provide plug in power.

Q: 3. Do the DPA 4099s come with a carrying case, and if so what does one look like?

A: The DPA Core 4099 do not come with a case.

Q: 4. Anyone have experience using the 4038 to record flugelhorn?

A: The Coles Microphones 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone should do a very good job to capture the sound from a flugelhorn. It is compatible for recording horns and brass instruments such as trumpet, trombone, saxophone, baritone saxophone, and soprano saxophone, so it should work very well for flugelhorn too.

Q: 5. Can I use with an iphone12?k And can I plug in headphones for a monitor?

A: You would need an audio interface that is compatible with iOS devices to be able to use the Cascade Fat Head with an iPhone like BH #IKIPIRIGPROI for example.

Q: 6. Are these good to capture wildlife and nature sounds when paired with a Sony PCM-D10?

A: Yes the Microphone Madness MCSM-4 would be ideal for that kind of application.

Q: 7. I'd like to use these for frequency response measurements. Can you provide a calibration file for the binaural elements?

A: I use these for frequency response measurements and they work fantastically well without any calibration file. I was mostly worried about imbalance between the channels but I did my best to measure the differences between the two and the tolerances were tight enough not to make any impact to my measurements.

Q: 8. At which level perceptuall these mikes affect ones hearing ability?

A: Microphone Madness designed the BSM-8 in a way that doesn't affect one's hearing (unless it's literally being shoved down the ear canal). The BSM-8 ear tips are made of a soft silicone like material and can be worn for hours at a time.

Q: 9. How/where do you mount these if micing a grand piano?

A: While there are many ways to mic a grand piano, the most straight forward approach would be to place each of these on boom mic stands, and place one over the bass portion of strings, and the other over the treble portion. Please make sure the distance from string to capsule are the same for each mic, and that if above the strings at 1', the mics are separated by 3' of space.

Q: 10. Where are these made?

A: The ART M-Six Stereo Pencil Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair) are made in China.