AEA R84A

The AEA R84A is a phantom powered R84 that delivers the same award-winning sound as its passive sibling and offers you 12dB more sensitivity, thats over 4 times louder! Its higher output and immunity to impedance-loading offer more flexibility in the choice of preamps, and avoid noise problems in low signal level applications. Touring musicians who are looking for consistent and risk-free performance in a wide range of venues and recording setups will find a trusty companion in the R84A microphone.

The R84A remedies most of the limitations of passive ribbon microphones, whether in a remote recording situation with long cable runs, a classical music application, or simply for the wish to combine the ribbon sound with a low-gain vintage preamp. The signal strength and flexibility of active JFET electronics combined with the luxurious warmth of a Big Ribbon™ all wrapped up in an affordable package is what sets this microphone apart. No studio is complete without a pair of R84As.

FEATURES

• Phantom powered R84 with 12 dB more sensitivity
• Custom German toroidal transformer and JFET electronics
• Optimal for soft sound sources and classical recording
• Same award-winning sound as the passive R84

Specifications

• Operating Principle: Pressure gradient microphone
• Directional Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-of-8)
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 141+ dBSPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
• Output Sensitivity: 6.3 mV/Pa (-44 dBV) into unloaded circuit
• Self Noise: 17.5 dB(A)
• Output Impedance: 92 Ω broadband
• Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0 kΩ or greaterPowering: 
• P48 phantom power, 7 mAPolarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of microphone.
• Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 3 m captive cableOff 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°
• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 μ (0.0000018 m) of pure aluminum
• Ribbon Width: 0.185” (4.7 mm)
• Ribbon Length: 2.35” (59.7 mm)
• Included: Custom storage / shipping case, manual
• Limited Warranty: One year parts and labor, shipping not included. Three year extended warranty if the product is registered.
• Weight with Cable: 3 lb 11 oz (1.7 kg) in storage case with cable
• Height: 11.6” (29.5 cm)
• Width: 3.9” (9.9 cm)
• Depth: 2.5” (6.4 cm)