Audio Technica AT4081 Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics While the 500 series market

While the 500 series market has plenty of colored mic preamplifier options

the JDV-Pre is without a doubt

Maximum Input Level +24dBu

Gold hardware and classical tuning machines

000 Hz Polar Pattern Half-cardioid (cardioid in hemisphere above mounting surface)  Impedance 146 Ohms Sensitivity (at 1 kHz

Audio Technica AT4081 Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics While the 500 series marketAudio Technica AT4081 Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone Delivering the warmth and natural sound of a classic ribbon microphone, Audio Technica's handcrafted AT4081 offers a robust build for long lasting performance and higher output for maximum compatibility with microphone preamplifiers. With its low profile stick design, this microphone is a natural for use on a wide range of instruments (horns, strings, drum overheads, orchestras and more) and guitar