Here is a summary to help you remember why ribbons are so special: Ribbon Characteristics

• Extremely low mass allows freest movement through space.
• Truest figure-of-8 of all types of microphones - absolute null-point rejection.
• Excellent off-axis response.
• Tight, defined bass with significant, highly-useable proximity effect.
• Smooth, detailed, natural high end.
• Maximum midrange detail.
• Takes EQ better than any other microphone.
• A real pleasure to mix.

What ribbons don't do is just as important

• Never harsh, tinny or peaky.
• They don't distort easily.
• They don't sound weak in the mids.
• Least susceptible to ringing.
• They don't produce overshoot.