Kingston
Well-known member
Hi,
I have several ribbon mics. I want the security of having optimal replacement ribbon material available at all times, and also to experiment with different ribbon sizes, tuning and corrugation of course.
I have just one problem: the corrugation rig.
I was thinking along the lines of this http://www.lkmusic.co.nz/ribbonfix.htm (scroll to the middle of the page) but it doesn't need to be such a hifi contraption. I've now been to several shops that sell plastic cogs of all kinds (for radio controlled cars, helicopters etc.). I also looked all kinds misc items (toys especially) that might have zigzag in the ballpark for this task. But I was not able to find anything suitable, not wide enough anyway.
How do you corrugate your ribbons?
Share us your ribbon corrugation rig tips and parts. What are your experiences with different corrugation methods and sizes? Plastic-cogs-galore webshops around? Links to any websites on this topic appreciated as well.
Mike
I have several ribbon mics. I want the security of having optimal replacement ribbon material available at all times, and also to experiment with different ribbon sizes, tuning and corrugation of course.
I have just one problem: the corrugation rig.
I was thinking along the lines of this http://www.lkmusic.co.nz/ribbonfix.htm (scroll to the middle of the page) but it doesn't need to be such a hifi contraption. I've now been to several shops that sell plastic cogs of all kinds (for radio controlled cars, helicopters etc.). I also looked all kinds misc items (toys especially) that might have zigzag in the ballpark for this task. But I was not able to find anything suitable, not wide enough anyway.
How do you corrugate your ribbons?
Share us your ribbon corrugation rig tips and parts. What are your experiences with different corrugation methods and sizes? Plastic-cogs-galore webshops around? Links to any websites on this topic appreciated as well.
Mike