Audio Engineering Assoc R44CNE
Bi-Directional Mic, Intl Editn

R44CNE

The R44CNE combines the 1930's US sound with British engineering from RCA Ltd. that reduces the mic's weight and hum sensitivity. Features black and silver finish, satin aluminum grill and cushion mount, satin chrome yoke. It comes with a hard wired two meter XLR output cable, shock mount / mic stand adapter, and AEA 44 VC vertical case for proper shipping and storage.

Features:

• An accurate reproduction of the original RCA Ribbon Mic
• Uses the same ribbon material as the original
• Built to the highest studio standards possible
• A single diaphragm Figure 8 ribbon microphone
• 90dB down broadband at 90 degrees
• Custom AEA Transformer
• High SPL capability, max level is 140dB plus above 200Hz
• Low Self Noise
• Consistent polar response
• Operable in high humidity environments
• Sounds equal to or better than the original RCA 44

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: Below 30 Hz to above 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 140 + dB SPL above 200Hz for 1% third harmonic
• Output Sensitivity: 2.25 mV / Pa into unloaded circuit
• Output Impedance: 270 ohms broadband
• Recommended Load: 1.2 K ohm or greater
• Powering: Not required or recommended
• Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on the front of the microphone.
• Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 2 meter captive cable
• Polar Pattern: Native bi-directional pattern
• Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent,
• –90 dB null at 90 / 270 degrees
• Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and
• below 0 / 180 degree axis, null at 90 / 270 degrees
• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 microns ( .0000018 meter ) of pure aluminum
• Ribbon Width: 4.7 mm
• Ribbon Length: 59.7 mm

Our Part #  R44CNE