AEA R88 mk2
AEA R88 mk2: Stereo passive ribbon microphone with the authentic vintage sound of the RCA 44
- Built with the same ribbon material as the original RCA 44
- Stereo version of the AEA R44C
- Big Ribbon™ Blumlein (XY) and MS stereo ribbon mic
- Directional Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-of-8)
- Powering: Not required or recommended
- Dual matched long ribbon transducers
- Solid bass and smooth treble response
- Fast, accurate transient reproduction
- Low self noise and high SPL capability
- Precise imaging and uniform soundstage
- Excellent off-axis frequency response
- Wide-band response from 20Hz to 20 KHz
- Pure Ribbon™ design with open and natural sound
- Used in many Grammy Award winning projects
- Great foundation for main or sectional pickup
- Operating Principle: Pressure gradient microphone
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 165+ dBSPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
- Output Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa (-52 dBV) into unloaded circuit
- Output Impedance: 270 Ω nominal
- Recommended Load Impedance: 1.2 kΩ or greater
- Polarity: Pin 2 and 4 high for positive pressure on front of microphone.
- Connector: XLR-5M connector, includes breakout cable to 2x XLR-3M
- Includes:
- Custom storage / shipping case
- Stand adaptor
- XLR 5 pins cable
- Manual
- User manual here.