the t.bone RM 700

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the t.bone RM 700

the t.bone

RM 700

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Product Info

Article Number: 180190
Model: RM 700
Price: $108.90

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The t.bone RM 700 is a surprisingly decent ribbon mic for the budget-conscious. It delivers a warm, vintage tone that’s fantastic for vocals, horns, or guitar cabs—especially if you're looking for a retro vibe and have a preamp that can handle its lower output. It’s a great entry point into ribbon mic ownership.

Product Description

  • the t.bone RM 700
  • Ribbon Microphone
  • Sensitivity: 2mV/Pa (-55dB)
  • Characteristic: Figure 8
  • Nominal impedance: 600 Ohm
  • Max. SPL: 148 dB 1% THD
  • Frequency range: 20 - 10000 Hz
  • S/N ratio: 70 dB
  • Equivalent noise level: 18 dB (A-weight)
  • Weight: 794 g
  • Dimensions: 76 x 165 mm
  • Incl. Shock mount
  • wooden case and aluminium case
PROS
  • • Solid build quality for the price point, feels surprisingly robust.
  • • The figure-8 pattern offers excellent stereo recording possibilities.
  • • Warm, vintage-like character excels on vocals and brass.
  • • Included shock mount and cases are a genuinely useful and thoughtful touch.
CONS
  • • Sensitivity is low, requiring a preamp with ample clean gain.
  • • The 600-ohm impedance demands a high-quality, impedance-matching preamp.
  • • Frequency response lacks extreme high-end sparkle; sounds slightly rolled-off.

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Ribbon
Polar Pattern Figure 8
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 10000 Hz
Max SPL 148 dB (1% THD)
Sensitivity 2 mV/Pa (-55 dB)
Connector XLR
Weight 794 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The RM 700 captures a similar warmth but lacks the extended frequency response and detail of a higher-end model. It's a good approximation of that classic ribbon sound at a fraction of the cost.
Yes, the shock mount is surprisingly well-damped and does a decent job minimizing vibrations, though it's not as sophisticated as a premium aftermarket option.
You’ll want a preamp with at least 60 dB of clean gain and a low noise floor – something with a transformer-based output stage would complement its character nicely.

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