Placid Audio Carbonphone RU-80 (Demo Deal)

Placid Audio Carbonphone RU-80 (Demo Deal)

$299.00
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Placid Audio Carbonphone RU-80 (Demo Deal)
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Placid Audio Carbonphone RU-80 (Demo Deal)

MFR# Carbonphone RU-80

Soviet military grade carbon granule capsule microphone

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Product Description

The Placid Audio Carbonphone RU-80, unlike full range dynamic, condenser or ribbon mics, features a military grade carbon granule element to capture sound. Due to the unique and unpredictable response of the carbon capsule, the resulting sound is naturally distorted and very ‘lo­-fi’. Some might compare the character of the RU-80 to that of a scratchy vinyl record or a military radio/public address transmission. The sound is achieved by passing current through tiny carbon granules within the capsule. When sound waves agitate the granules, the electrical resistance of the capsule modulates and the variations in resistance can then be converted into sound just like any other microphone. More information and history regarding carbon mic technology can be found here.