The AEA R84 was nominated for the 2003 Technical Excellence and Creativity Award in the category "Outstanding Technical Achievement, Micro/Studio Technology." The AEA R84 is an affordable large ribbon geometry (LRG) microphone, suitable for use by professionals or demanding amateurs. This dedicated section for the R84 allows you to share your ideas with other users.
Our intention is to encourage and assist you in your success and ensure your satisfaction. This will help you become familiar more quickly with the unique characteristics of this microphone. If you are not accustomed to ribbon microphones, you are in for a treat! Experienced users have found that the R84 is a very high-quality all-round microphone, perfectly suited for recording solo instruments/vocals. It is hard to find an application where this microphone does not excel. It is the perfect example of the natural sound and directional sensitivity of a figure-8 response that a quality ribbon microphone should offer.
Features:
- Ribbon microphone
- Polar pattern: Figure-8
- Thin folded aluminum ribbon, 1.8 µm (4.7 x 59.7 mm)
- Reduced proximity effect and high-frequency boost
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Maximum SPL: 165 dB SPL (1% THD > 1 kHz)
- Output impedance: 270 Ohms
- Fixed 3 m cable with XLR3-M connector
- Includes: Microphone mount, protective pouch, and carrying case
- Handmade in the USA
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 295 x 99 x 64 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg