The GR-80 is our latest ribbon microphone in 2006. Like GC-4000, It uses a strong cage of punched-hole plate brass which allows sound wave to pass through it. The GR-80 has a thin 2.2 microns aluminum ribbon capsule offering a rich, warm, classic sound and has a wonderful transient response. It is an excellent tool for recording (especially for instruments of high-frequency and large dynamic range). violins, percussion instruments, trumpets and homs, etc.