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Motif Microphone

$699.00 USD
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Motif is designed to create a well-rounded, textured sound that is easy on the ears. It has a solid, full-bodied tonality that is well-balanced between the lows, mids, and highs. This screen sounds "finished" right out of the box and stacks well in any mix. Transient and versatile, Motif is ready for whatever you throw at it.

  • Solid, warm, and round sound.
  • Well-balanced between the lows, mids, and highs.
  • Distinct yet balanced and forgiving.
  • Includes: sturdy drawer box, two Ohma 1.21 mm guitar picks, microphone clip.

The Ohma Condenser features our signature, handmade capsule (“The Debby”) and a vintage Cinemag transformer for extra character. It has a cardioid pattern and edge-terminated construction designed to provide a timeless sound with an extended frequency response - striking a perfect balance of classic color and musical detail. 

The Ohma Ribbon combines classic figure-of-8 ribbon mic characteristics with added detail and definition, providing smooth, and forgiving transients that complement any source. It features a custom Lehle transformer and an active circuit requiring +48v phantom power that allows for more clarity in your sound and is compatible with all types of recording setups.

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Specifications

Specs ⚡︎ Manual ⚡︎ How-Tos ⚡︎ Support ⚡︎ Frequency Responses ⚡︎ Listening Library


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Testimonials

Ohma Ribbon

Mike Tierney

The Ohma ribbon microphone has an instantly classic sound while being uniquely versatile for a ribbon. It's naturally smooth and deep, but each screen gives it a different character and flavor. I always reach for it when I want an instrument to sound huge and weighty(!)

Brooklyn based three time Grammy-nominated studio engineer & producer.
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Jimmy Hua

As a live sound engineer and producer, the pair of Ohma Motifs I own have been extremely versatile and reliable. It has that forward condenser sound but also tapers off on the top end like a vintage tube condenser mic. I’ve used it on vocals, guitar cab, bass cab, drum overheads and couldn’t be happier.

Studio & live sound engineer, Producer, Guitarist

Ginger Root, Upsahl, Kamasi Washington
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All Made Up

Inspiring to look at and create with and made in LA is a win for me.

Studio engineer, Producer, Bassist
Weyes Blood, JP Saxe, Mayer Hawthorne
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Louis Ng

As someone who often records music on-location, there's only so many microphones I can carry to the gig. Fortunately, Ohma microphones offer a unique feature where the microphone's "hearing" can change by swapping screens. With a variety of their screens in my arsenal, I am able to adapt my Ohma mic to a number of different situations and help my client achieve the sound they seek!

Location sound engineer specializing in classical performance.
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Kevin Winrich

I love my Ohma mics! Owning both the ribbon and condenser, I find myself reaching for them more frequently in sessions. The ribbon stands up to any other ribbon in my collection and often outperforms, with a rich low frequency response and a surprisingly natural high end extension uncommon to most ribbon mics. It has become my go-to for mid-side applications.

The condenser is a true workhorse, undoubtedly due to the capsule design. It is one of the most musical and natural sounding capsules I've come across and is a testament to Sammy and Charlene's invaluable years of experience in mic design. To put it simply, the condenser transparently captures almost any source, which to me is the definition of a great mic.

That said, if you feel you need a bit more character to either the condenser or the ribbon, just utilize the ingenious interchangeable screens that make Ohma mics truly unique. To me, the greatest advantage of the screens is the ability to change the mic response on the front end, resulting in less post-processing and a more natural mix. I'm a big fan of Scales on the condenser when I want to add a subtle and natural shimmer on vocals or overheads.

Finally, I would be remiss not to mention the look of the mics. Every person to whom I've shown the mics has been immediately captivated, which is no surprise. They are simply unlike any mic, with their custom coloring and unique body design. I always respond, 'They are beautiful, but wait til you hear how they sound.' Ohma mics are both visual and sonic works of art.

Studio & live sound engineer, Producer, Drummer
Bad Suns, Delta Spirit
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Dereck Blackburn

I recently acquired a condenser and ribbon microphone from Ohma Microphones and they’ve been an absolute pleasure to work with in the studio. I really love the forward-thinking but classic design and sound from both microphones and find they cover a wide array of sources with ease. They are easy to place in front of any source due to their aesthetic design. The interchangeable screens are simple and easy to swap out and there is a distinct sound to each one, my favorites being Stripes and Motif. Stripes on the condenser is my new favorite electric guitar mic. On small amps or half stacks, the midrange of any tone I throw at it comes through with detail. I especially love it on small amps like the Fender Princeton and Vox Pathfinder. The Motif I prefer on the ribbon as it seems to balance out the sound a bit, especially on vocals and things like hand or mallet percussion.

They are both extremely versatile microphones and this screen system extends their flexibility to just about any source in the modern recording studio. The sound quality overall is impressive. I know the designers are experienced and that legacy shows in the design and sound quality of these microphones.

These microphones are serious tools and I can see them being classics (especially in my studio) for years to come.

Studio & mastering engineer, Producer
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