AEA R84A Active Ribbon Microphone

The R84A from AEA Ribbon Mics & Preamps brings home the same award-winning sound as its passive sibling, the R84 (sold separately), although it features a higher output and immunity to impedance-loading, provides even more versatility in preamp choice, and avoids the noise problems of low signal-level applications. The result is that touring musicians who are seeking consistent and risk-free performance in a wide variety of venues and recording environments will find a trusty companion here. It remedies most of passive ribbon microphones' limitations, whether it's being employed in a remote recording situation – or any situation – with long cable runs, a classical music application, or just to answer the desire to blend the ribbon sound with a low-gain vintage preamp. The active JFET electronics' signal strength and flexibility, combined with the luxurious warmth of a Big Ribbon™, and all wrapped up in an affordable package is what sets this mic apart. Your studio just isn't complete without a pair of R84As.

AEA R84A Features:

• Same Big Ribbon™ and tuning as the R44 series.
• Phantom powered R84 with 12 dB more sensitivity.
• Intimate performance quality and optimal for soft sound sources.
• Custom German toroidal transformer and JFET electronics.
• Same award-winning sound as the passive R84.
• 100% handcrafted in Pasadena, CA.

AEA R84A Specifications:

• Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional Polar Pickup Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-of-Eight)
• Frequency Range: < 20 Hz to >20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 141 + dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
• Sensitivity: 6.3 mV/Pa (-44 dBv/Pa) into unloaded circuit
• Output Impedance: 92 Ohms, broadband
• Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0 kOhms or greater
• Phantom Power: P48 phantom power, 7 mA
• Connector Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of microphone
• Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent, –35 dB null at 90° / 270°
• Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and below 0° / 180° axis, –35 dB null at 90° / 270°
• Transducer Element Material: Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon
• Transducer:
  • Thickness: 1.8 µm
  • Width: 0.185" (4.7mm)
  • Length: 2.35" (59.7mm)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.6" x 3.9" x 2.5" (29.5 x 9.9 x 6.4cm)
• Weight with cable: 3 lb (1.36 kg)
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• Connector: XLR-3M