AEA R88A Active Stereo Ribbon Microphone

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The AEA R88A Active Stereo Ribbon Microphone captures sound as your ears hear it with an honest, open tonality. The R88A effortlessly records the sonic intricacies of drums, strings, piano, and other instruments that produce complex transients.

The extra 12dB of transformer gain is advantageous when recording quiet sources like vocals or soft acoustic guitars. The active impedance buffers help prevent noise interference on long cable runs or when operating near large lighting rigs. The R88A requires standard 48V phantom power to operate.

AEA R88A Active Stereo Ribbon Microphone Features

  • Same award-winning stereo perspective as the passive AEA R88 MK2
  • Phantom powered (48V) version of AEA's classic R88 MK2 with 12dB more transformer gain
  • Compatible with any preamp and input impedance
  • Fast, accurate transient reproduction
  • Stereo ribbon microphone that offers a natural sound
  • Captures amazingly precise stereo imagery with a single mic
  • Larger-than-normal ribbon elements handle high SPLs with ease
  • Figure-8, Blumlein Configuration (90 degrees) polar pattern

AEA R88A MK2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone Specifications

  • General Specifications
    • Operating Principle: Pressure gradient microphone
    • Directional Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-of-8)
    • Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20 kHz
    • Maximum SPL: 141dB
    • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Off Axis Response:
    • Polar Pattern: Native bi-directional pattern
    • 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:
    • Ribbon Thickness: 1.8-micron Aluminum
    • Ribbon Width: 0.185” (4.7 mm)
    • Ribbon Length: 2.35” (59.7 mm)
  • Weight & Dimensions:
    • Weight with Cable: 5lb 3oz (2.36 kg)
    • Height: 15"”
    • Width: 3”"

AEA R88A MK2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone Includes

  • AEA R88A MK2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone
  • 12-foot Breakout Cable
  • Custom Storage / Shipping Case
  • Product Manual
  • Swivel Mount
  • Manufacturer Warranty

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