ReValver Microphones
CMT 55 (C)
Inspired by Schoeps® CMT 55 (Cardioid)
Model of: Royer R-122 style modern ribbon / active ribbon
acronym:
- C = Cardioid
- ribbon more controlled and modern
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
It keeps the ribbon body but with higher heights much more usable
SOUND CHARACTER
- low full but controlled
- medium very natural
- high soft but present
- answer very balanced
in practice: half between:
- R121 (natural)
- 414 (open)
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- very musical
- very balanced
- warm but not dark
- “ready-to-use”
perfect for: rock metal studio universal use
rockmetalstudyuniversal use
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → softer
here: ON very useful less harsh than other mics
Gain (dB)
- volume only
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: full
- Distance 1–3”: balance
- Distance >3”: natural
Low (dB)
- bass already full
use:
- 0 → natural
- 1 → tighter
High (dB)
use:
- 0 → perfect
- +1 / +2 → more air
- rarely negative
Delay (ms)
useful for: multi-mic depth
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON
Amb Level (dB)
- low → natural
- medium → study
Amb Size (ms)
- 40–80 → ideal
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: modern ribbon
- character: warm + open
- strength: balance
- use: universal
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
PERFECT opens without becoming harsh
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very balanced less digital
ON VINTAGE CAB
excellent album-ready sound
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
very useful adds heat
PRO
super balanced very musical easy to use works everywhere
AGAINST
less extreme character less brilliant than the 414 less aggressive than the 57
Setup Examples
UNIVERSAL ROCK (TOP)
Dist2–3”
AxisON
Low0
High+1
AmbHon
- always right
BALANCED METAL
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low-1
High+1
LEAD
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon
NATURAL STUDY
Dist3–4”
AxisOFF
Low0
High0
AmbHon