AEA R84

The AEA R84 is a pure natural sounding figure 8 directional ribbon mic from designer Wes Dooley. The body is styled after the classic RCA DX77 with the large ribbon of a 44DX. Excellent for strings, brass, acoustic guitar, choir, even lead vocals. The R84 encompasses lightning fast transients with a full bodied tone with tons of smooth top end.


What it does share with the R44 is a 0.185×2.35 inches by 1.8-micron, pure-aluminum, low-tension ribbon capable of handling better than 165dB SPL above 1 kHz. The R84 comes in a durable and functional foam-lined case and includes an integral shock-mount and 10-foot cable that terminates to an XLR.


AEA R84 Features :

• Pure natural sound with quick, smooth transients
• Reliable ribbon mic with wide dynamic range
• Large Ribbon Geometry (LRG), 2.35" by 0.185" by 2 micron pure aluminum low-tension ribbon
• Figure 8 pattern for duo recording convenience
• Versatile mic to capture brass instruments, strings, piano, percussion or vocals
• Can handle high SPLs better than 165 dB SPL and accurately reproduce high transients
• Includes shock mount, 6-foot cable and sturdy foam-lined carrying case

"I used the AEA R84 on recent sessions for vocal, electric and acoustic guitar. It just kept on sounding better and better. It's very bright and open with an extended low end – almost condenser-like but with smoother highs."
– Joe Chiccarelli, multi-platinum producer/engineer

"The R84 is just surprising. I was expecting smooth; I wasn't expecting such incredible punch!"
– Pete Townsend, The Who, London

AEA R84 Specifications :

• Polar Pattern: Native Bidirectional (figure-eight)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to above 20Khz
• Maximun SPL: 165 dB SPL Above 1Khz
• Output Sensitivity: -52 dBv/Pa
• Output Impedence: 270 Ohms Nominal
• Recommended Load: 1.2 k Ohm Load or better
• Powering:Not required or recommended
• Polarity:Pin 2 High
• Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 2 meter captive cable
• Includes durable plastic case with foam interior
• Operating manual for proper care and usage.
• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 microns ( .0000018 meter ) of pure aluminum
• Ribbon Width: 4.7 mm
• Ribbon Length: 59.7 mm
• Includes durable plastic case with foam interior
• Limited Warranty: One year parts and labor, shipping not included.