Award-winning microphone engineering from Michael Joly

Cascade "Gomez" Michael Joly Edition

$499.00

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WINNER -
2009 Electronic Musician Editors Choice Award
Microphone Category

"Once again the mic category proved to be quite a horse race, with a variety of mics competing at a wide range of prices. This year's winner is a modestly priced ribbon transducer that offers greater versatility than others in its price class.

The Cascade Gomez Michael Joly Edition received kudos from reviewer Rudy Trubitt for its well-rounded sound, relatively open top end, and clarity in the lower midrange. With a frequency response that is relatively flat up to about 5 kHz, recordings made with the Gomez respond well to high EQ boosts without getting harsh.
With its asymmetrical grille basket, this distinctive-looking mic features a symmetrical bidirectional pattern and includes a Lundahl LL2912 output transformer. It also comes with a shockmount and a foam-lined metal case.

However, it's how good the mic sounded that got our attention . As ribbon mics continue to grow in popularity for recording electric and acoustic guitar, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, it's fitting that this year's winner is an affordable ribbon with a sound that belies its price." (Electronic Musician - Jan. 1, 2009)

Award-Winning Tradition Continues

After receiving a PAR Excellence Award for the FAT HEAD II ribbon mic at AES in October 2007, Cascade Microphones CEO Michael Chiriac contacted me to see if I would be interested in collaborating on a design and quality assurance program for an affordable, high quality ribbon microphone.

Knowing Michael Chiriac's commitment to high quality, great value mics, I was excited to be invited to contribute to a new Cascade product. During our collaboration I approved the design, specifications, manufacturing and certification process of the new "Gomez" microphone.

This is Michael Joly writing, the founder of OktavaMod. Read on and find out if a new "Gomez" MJE is right for you. Then either buy a mic or click "contact me" and send your questions.

The Cascade Microphones "Gomez" Michael Joly Edition ribbon mic uses a "short ribbon / long path" motor for broad vertical and horizontal pickup free from off-axis coloration. The dimensions of the magnet structure provide a tailored high frequency response ideal for guitar cab use or vintage-sounding vocals.

Completely hand-assembled and performance-certified at Cascade Microphones lab in Olympia, Washington

In a new innovation, the ribbon motor is installed in a round, single layer headbasket designed to offer a balance of ribbon protection and open sound. While there are many design features that contribute to great microphone performance, part of my success upgrading microphones can be attributed to the use of a single-layer headbasket. A single layer grille reduces standing wave reflections ("boxiness") in the headbasket to allow recordings with great clarity and openness.

In addition to an American-made PC board and Switchcraft XLR connector, the Cascade Microphones "Gomez" Michael Joly Edition features a high quality ribbon mic transformer from the Swedish transformer specialist Lundahl. Looking again to the USA, we've chosen to outfit the "Gomez" with Evidence Audio ™ LYRIC HG wire for maximum signal purity.

The "Gomez" Michael Joly Edition is packaged in a sturdy and attractive aluminum case with shock mount. It comes with a signed and dated "Certificate of Performance" that documents a multi-step inspection, assembly and performance approval process - including certification of proper ribbon tension.

Click "Add to Cart" to purchase the Cascade "Gomez" Michael Joly Edition ribbon microphone - you'll get an immediate confirmation email of your order. By the close of the next business day you'll receive a personal email with your scheduled ship date. Questions? Just click "Contact Me" - best, Michael

Award-winning Microphone Design by
Michael Joly

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