Audio Engineering Assoc R84
Figure-Eight Studio Microphone

R84

The AEA R84 is an affordable Large Ribbon Geometry (LRG) microphone suitable for use by the most demanding audio professional or hobbyist. Experienced users have discovered the R84 is an outstanding general-purpose microphone, ideally suited for solo and accent work.  It features a pure natural sound, figure-8 directional sensitivity and quick smooth transients.

Features:

• Wide-band response from 20Hz to 20 KHz
• Effortless lows and smooth natural highs
• Low self noise and high SPL capabilities
• Handles 165dB SPL above 1 kHz
• Native-mode single-diaphragm figure-eight
• High null-axis rejection and gain before feedback
• Natural sounding reproduction

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to above 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 165 + dB SPL above 1 kHz for 1% thirdharmonic
• Output Sensitivity: -52 dBv/Pa
• Output Impedance: 270 ohms nominal
• Recommended Load: 1.2 K ohm or greater
• Powering: Not required or recommended
• Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front ofmicrophone.
• Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 3 meter captive cable
• Polar Pattern: Native bi-directional pattern
• Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequencyresponse is consistent,
• –35 dB null at 90 / 270 degrees
• Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HFresponse above and
• below 0 / 180 degree axis, null at 90 / 270 degrees
• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 microns ( .0000018 meter ) ofpure aluminum
• Ribbon Width: 4.7 mm
• Ribbon Length: 59.7 mm

Our Part #  R84