The “Austin” is a DIY, figure-eight ribbon microphone. Rickshaw Records offers instructions and four types of kits via their website, including a blumlein stereo microphone.

Notable Features:

• Kits contain all USA-sourced parts
• Option for Edcor, Cinemag, or Lundahl transformers
• Estimated assembly time 2-3 hours

Price:

• $9.95 for instructions, bill of materials, and video tutorial
• $199 for Model 1 complete kit with Edcor transformer
• $275 for Model 2 with Cinemag transformer
• $299 for Model 3 with Lundahl transformer
• $429 for Blumlein Stereo mic with Cinemag transformers

More information at www.RibbonMic.RickshawRecords.com.