Roswell Pro Audio Cab Mic – Guitar Recording Condenser Microphone

OVERVIEW

The Roswell Pro Audio Cab Mic is a purpose-built recording microphone designed specifically to capture electric guitar cabinets with exceptional clarity and realism. Inspired by the tone engineers loved from Roswell’s RM8 ribbon microphone, the Cab Mic recreates that smooth, controlled top end in a more accessible condenser design. The result is a microphone that delivers the warm, natural character of a ribbon mic while avoiding the harsh brightness that many dynamic and condenser mics introduce on guitar speakers.

At the heart of the Cab Mic is a custom-tuned large-diaphragm capsule paired with a high-headroom, low-distortion circuit. This design easily handles the extreme sound pressure levels produced by loud guitar amplifiers, even with powerful 100-watt tube amps. Its carefully shaped frequency response rolls off gently above 3 kHz, allowing you to place the mic directly in front of the speaker’s dust cap for maximum clarity and articulation – without the harshness that usually comes from that position.

Built with audiophile-grade components and a heavy steel body, the Cab Mic is engineered for reliability in both studio and live recording environments. Designed to work beautifully on its own, it eliminates the phase issues often caused by multi-mic setups, making it an effortless solution for guitarists and engineers who want to capture great amp tone quickly and consistently.

“The Roswell Cab Mic has become one of my go-to mics for electric guitar.”
— David Grissom

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Purpose-Built for Guitar Cabinets

Unlike general-purpose studio microphones, the Cab Mic was designed specifically for recording electric guitar speakers. Its voicing, headroom, and gain staging are optimised for loud guitar amps, making it easy to capture powerful tones without distortion or complicated mic setups.

Ribbon-Style Smoothness

The Cab Mic is voiced similarly to classic ribbon microphones, with a gentle high-frequency roll-off that prevents harshness. This smooth top end allows guitar amps to sound full, warm, and natural while still maintaining clarity and articulation.

Handles Extreme Sound Pressure Levels

Guitar cabinets can be incredibly loud, especially when driven by high-powered tube amplifiers. The Cab Mic’s high-headroom, low-distortion circuit easily handles these levels, ensuring clean recordings without overloading your preamp or converters.

Capture Great Tone with One Mic

Many engineers use multiple microphones on guitar cabinets, which can create phase issues and comb filtering. The Cab Mic is designed to sound excellent on its own, helping artists and engineers capture a polished guitar tone with minimal effort.

Built for Real-World Studio Use

With a solid steel body and carefully selected audiophile-grade components, the Cab Mic is built to withstand demanding recording environments. Its rugged construction ensures long-term durability and consistent performance.

How to Use the Cab Mic

FEATURES

• Voiced like a ribbon mic
• Custom large-diaphragm capsule, proprietary tuning
• Never harsh, never too bright
• High-headroom, low-distortion circuit design
• Purpose-built for electric guitar
• Hand-picked, audiophile-grade circuit components
• Captures your tone with minimal effort
• Heavy, solid steel body
• Unique voicing makes it easy to capture the tone of your amp.
• The mic’s gain staging accommodates 100W tube amps, without clipping your preamp or converters.
• Solid, high-quality construction ensures real-world durability and long service life.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Model:	Cab Mic
Acoustic Principle:	Pressure gradient transducer
Polar Pattern:	Cardioid
Capsule:	34mm O.D. True Condenser
Sensitivity:	4 mV/Pa
Impedance:	112 Ohms
Signal-to-Noise:	83 dBA
Equivalent Noise:	11 dBA
Supply Voltage:	48±4 VDC
Output:	Electronically balanced
Physical Dimensions:	150 × 44mm; 380g (mic only)