Austin BlackMic

BLACKMIC is our Made-to-Order USA Ribbon Microphone. $399.
Hand-made in San Diego, from USA parts manufactured at local machine shops and a sole-proprietor laser-engraving shop.

BLACKMIC is the Austin Model-1 Ribbon Microphone with a black matte, laser-engraved, powder-coated microphone body and a dual-layer brass grille. NOS 1970’s Switchcraft XLR connector (silver contacts), neodymium magnets, figure-8 passive ribbon polar pattern, and 3D printed elastic shockmount. Free shipping to any USA Address or APO/FPO/DPO military location.

Your order directly supports 3 small businesses, the US economy, and families.

Limited quantities. Designed and priced for artists, small studios, and engineers.
Individually hand-made to order by the designer, Rick Wilkinson.
(Current lead time as of March, 2024: 2 weeks)









Demos made with an Austin Blackmic: