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AEA's KU4 is one of the most useful and unique ribbon microphones in the world. Its supercardioid polar pattern rejects bleed from other instruments and room reflections while maintaining unparalleled high-end clarity. As the brightest mic in the AEA line, it retains the full-spectrum sonic range that has made ribbon mics a staple in most of the world's major recording studios. The KU4's minimal proximity effect and emphasized midrange make it an exceptional vocal mic that captures the presence and detail of a performance. Its near-field nature also lends itself to close-range recording of kick drums, strings and woodwinds, providing welcome brightness and balance in the mix.
The KU4's supercardioid polar pattern allows it to capture the direct sound of a singer or instrument without ambient tone. This is an advantage when tracking live musicians in the same room or when used live on stage. With most figure eight patterned ribbons, mic positioning may require some finesse to avoid other sources using the microphone nulls. The KU4 has none of these limitations. Being a near-field ribbon microphone, the microphone was designed to be positioned between 1 and 18 inches from the source. The mic proximity effect triggers six inches from the sound source. It can be placed close to an instrument while maintaining a balanced frequency response. Unlike most traditional ribbon mics, I think the KU4's placement should be thought of in terms of inches rather than feet. Of course, the KU4 can also be positioned at a certain distance from the sound source. It will simply sound more balanced up close.
Features:
- Passive ribbon microphone
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid
- 1.8 µm folded aluminum tape (2.1 x 28.6 mm)
- Reduced proximity effect
- Ideal for singing and miking instruments
- Frequency response: 30 - 20000 Hz
- Limit sound pressure level: 140 dB SPL (more than 200 Hz for 1% THD)
- Sensitivity: -52 dBV (2.5 mV/Pa) at 1 kHz
- Output impedance: 300 Ohm
- Included: Microphone stand, protective cover and high quality carrying case
- Handmade in the USA
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 320 x 116 x 94 mm
- Weight: 2.23 kg
