Purpose-Built for Electric Guitar — Ribbon-Like Smoothness, Massive Headroom, Zero Hassle
The Roswell Pro Audio Cab Mic is a dedicated large-diaphragm condenser engineered specifically for electric guitar cabinets. Voiced like a ribbon mic—but without the fragility—it delivers a soft, never-harsh top end, huge headroom, and incredibly natural tone with minimal effort. Designed in collaboration with top session legends, the Cab Mic makes it easier than ever to capture the true sound of your amp.
“The Roswell Cab Mic has become one of my go-to mics for electric guitar.”
— David Grissom
Built from a Real-World Need
The Cab Mic originated after David Grissom and Tim Pierce discovered how well Roswell’s RM8 worked on cabs. They didn’t need its pattern circuitry—they just wanted the tone. Roswell responded by designing a simpler, ultra-reliable, purpose-built mic that recreated that sound while being more accessible to guitarists. The circuit board even bears Grissom’s initials.
Guitar cabinets demand durability, enormous headroom, and a top end that tames harshness. The Cab Mic delivers all three, outperforming popular dynamics, condensers, and ribbons in testing—without requiring multiple mic blends or phase-management tricks.
Optimized for Guitar Cabinet Recording
The Cab Mic uses a unique, proprietary-tuned large-diaphragm capsule paired with a low-distortion, high-SPL circuit design featuring premium vintage European film capacitors. The result is a mic that can sit dead-center on the dust cap—one of the most articulate, detailed mic positions—without the harshness typical of many mics.
Its gently rolled-off top end (above 3 kHz) mirrors classic ribbon behavior, while its cardioid pattern provides more predictable proximity effect and punch. Best of all, it’s rugged—no ribbon to stretch or destroy with a gust of air.
How to Use the Cab Mic
Start by placing the grille centered on the speaker’s dust cap and six inches back from the cloth. Turn the amp up to its sweet spot; the Cab Mic can handle 100W tube amps without clipping your preamp or converters.
Its proximity effect is smooth, linear, and far less likely to get muddy than a ribbon.
Versatility Beyond Guitar
While optimized for electric guitar, the Cab Mic also shines on:
This model is not intended for vocals, acoustic instruments, or piano—Roswell’s other microphones handle those sources better.
Features
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Custom large-diaphragm capsule with proprietary tuning
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High-headroom, low-distortion circuit design
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Premium hand-selected audiophile-grade components
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Heavy, solid steel body for durability
Benefits
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Ribbon-like voicing for smooth, mix-ready guitar tones
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Internal gain staging built for very high SPL sources
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Extremely durable and road-ready
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Designed to capture your amp’s tone without EQ or mic-blending gymnastics
Comparing the Cab Mic to Other Roswell Models
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Lower sensitivity, lower output, and more headroom than all Mini K models
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Darker voicing than any Mini K variant
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Unique capsule and circuit design optimized specifically for guitar cabinet and high-SPL sources
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Shares high-SPL topology with the KD, but employs its own tuning and premium vintage European film capacitors
Comparing the Cab Mic to Ribbon Mics
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Similar smooth top-end behavior
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More predictable and linear proximity effect thanks to tighter-than-cardioid pattern
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Zero ribbon fragility—safe to place close, even with loud air movement
Included Accessories
Shockmounts aren’t necessary for cab recording due to high SPL, but a flight case and shockmount are available via the Custom Shop.
Tech Specs
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Model: Cab Mic
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Acoustic Principle: Pressure gradient transducer
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Polar Pattern: Cardioid
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Capsule: 34mm O.D. true condenser
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Sensitivity: 4 mV/Pa
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Impedance: 112 Ω
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Signal-to-Noise: 83 dBA
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Equivalent Noise: 11 dBA
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Supply Voltage: 48±4 VDC
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Output: Electronically balanced
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Dimensions: 150 × 44 mm
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Weight: 380 g
If you want the punch, clarity, and mix-ready smoothness of a ribbon—with the durability, headroom, and consistency of a modern condenser—the Roswell Cab Mic is the guitar-recording solution you’ve been waiting for.
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