The Austin BLACKMIC is our hand-built, USA ribbon microphone at an unbeatable price-point: $499 + FREE Shipping (USA). Yes, you read that correctly: $499 for a hand-built, world-class, Made-in-the-USA Ribbon Microphone. • Black, laser-engraved powder coat • Austin OTA-2 custom-wound USA humbucking transformer • NOS Switchcraft™ XLR connector • Elastic shock mount • 5-year service warranty • $0 Re-ribbons during the first year. • Made in the U.S.A. Designed and priced for studios and recording artists, each BLACKMIC is built-to-order in San Diego, California by Austin Ribbon Microphones founder Rick Wilkinson. There is currently a 2-week lead time. (March, 2025) Options: • Any color you like... as long as it's black. • Our own USA Austin OTA-2 is standard. • Ask us about pricing for Cinemag and Lundahl transformers.