Ohma World Motif Ribbon Teal & Apricot

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Ohma World Motif Ribbon Teal & Apricot

Ohma World

Motif Ribbon Teal & Apricot

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 618480
Model: Motif Ribbon Teal & Apricot
Price: $823.90

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The Ohma World Motif is a seriously cool ribbon mic. The unique aesthetic is a bonus, but the real draw is that rich, vintage tone – perfect for vocals, horns, and anything needing a little extra character. It's a great option for home studios and working pros alike who want a ribbon sound without the premium price tag of some big-name brands.

Product Description

  • Ohma World Motif Ribbon Teal & Apricot
  • Ribbon Microphone
  • Exceptional
  • high-quality and versatile ribbon microphone for a wide range of applications
  • from speech
  • podcasts and video content to vocal recordings and instrument miking
  • Unique design with interchangeable microphone grilles and cover plates for customisation and adaptation of the microphone
  • Hand-selected capsule
  • Output transformer specially manufactured in Germany for characterful
  • detailed and dense sound
  • Pressure gradient transducer
  • Polar pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 11.98 mV / Pa
  • Output impedance: 92 ohm
  • Minimum recommended load impedance: 1 kOhm
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 140 dB SPL
  • Equivalent noise level: 50 dB
  • Equivalent noise level
  • A-weighting: 19 dB
  • Power supply: +48 V phantom power
  • Power consumption: 7 mA
  • Connection: XLR 3-pin
  • Dimensions: 190.5 x 48.26 x 22.86 mm
  • Weight: 264 g
  • Material: Aluminium with ceramic coating and stainless steel
  • Colour: Emerald Green and Apricot
  • Includes microphone clip
  • two Ohma picks
  • data sheet and protective
  • sturdy designer packaging
PROS
  • • German-manufactured transformer delivers a uniquely warm, dense sonic signature.
  • • Interchangeable grilles offer tailored response for various recording scenarios.
  • • Hand-selected capsule ensures consistent performance and nuanced detail capture.
  • • Robust build quality suggests durability for studio and stage use.
CONS
  • • Figure-8 pattern limits versatility for solo vocalists in untreated rooms.
  • • Relatively high output impedance requires a quality preamp for optimal performance.
  • • Ribbon mics are inherently more delicate than dynamic mics, demanding careful handling.

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Key Features

Mic Type Ribbon Microphone
Polar Pattern Figure-8
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 140 dB SPL
Sensitivity 11.98 mV / Pa
Connector XLR
Weight 1.2 lbs (approximate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a bit darker and warmer than many modern ribbons, offering a more vintage vibe; expect a smoother top-end but slightly less transient detail compared to some brighter competitors.
Absolutely, it contributes significantly to the mic's character, adding harmonic richness and a more 'expensive' feel to the sound – it's a key differentiator.
A preamp with ample clean gain and a low noise floor is essential; something with a tube stage can really complement the ribbon’s warmth, but a solid-state preamp will also work well.

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