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Based on the character of the legendary R44, the AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone provides classic tonality with extended top-end and reduced proximity effect for medium and close range recording.
In 2000, AEA sought to design a more compact, lighter and less expensive version of the hefty, eight-pound RCA 44BX. The result was the R84, which includes the best of the 44 series in a lower cost, three-pound package.
The R84 and original RCA 44 (now the R44C) share the same Big Ribbon element, transformer and other elements in the design. By using modern design techniques and stronger — but smaller — magnets in the R84, the classic RCA ribbon sound is retained.
However, the R84 has improvements — including less proximity effect, better top end, vibration isolation and greater placement flexibility on tight stages and in studios. The mic’s U-shaped yoke acts as a shock mount and also enables the user to position the R84 at numerous angles even with a straight stand.
The R84 series quickly endears itself to engineers and musicians due to its remarkably expansive frequency range complete with sweeping highs and booming lows.
The R84’s balanced and manageable proximity effect just feet away from the source bolsters the low end of vocals, drums, and brass. With a ribbon mic as multi-purpose, lightweight, and maneuverable as the R84, it is well-suited for both close-up and ambient mic applications.
The R84A retains the same sonic character of the R84 but offers an additional 12 dB of output and a stable impedance giving it even more flexibility when used with quiet sources and any preamp.
The R84 is a staple in numerous recording studios because of its unique tonality and classic sound. Its smooth, high-frequency roll-off and reduced sibilance make it the go-to choice for engineers tracking vocals and other instruments that often sound harsh when recorded with condenser mics.
The R84’s gorgeous mid-range captures the unique qualities of many instruments with detailed elegance. Its large low end is perfect for beefing up the sound of drum kits or thickening up the bass in thin vocals. It’s a mic that works well on practically any voice or musical instrument, making it useful tool in both recording and broadcast studios.
I've had a Royer 121 and was looking for a different flavor for tracking guitars. Wow that R84 sounds amazing! I really dig the controlled proximity effect and upper mids, which translates into very smooth guitar tones. I knew Brad Paisley used that mic, now I understand why! Also fantastic as a room mic. And thanks David from VK, you guys rock!
The AEA R84 RIbbon is possibly my favorite mic in my collection. I liked it so much that I tried the AEA RPQ 500 RIbbon Preamp with it, and it surprised me how well they work together. The mic sound is very warm and you can add nice high end clarity with the preamp settings. I've gotten some amazing sounds with this mic, and I'm just learning how to sculpt and record instruments in new ways using the curve gain and low frequency cut knobs on the RPQ.
Love this mic!! Killer sound and tone. Warm and Smooth, perfect for multiples sources.
I demoed this mic at namm and instantly had to have it in my collection the warmth was obvious from the first note and the quality is great. I have nothing but positivity to say about this mic also the AEA preamp is a must as it’s tailored to work with this mic making it even better.
WOW! What a great, versatile workhorse of a microphone. This thing sounds great of everything including vocals, piano and acoustic guitar. Be mindful to run it through something like a Switchcraft XLR panel as opposed to directly running it through your interface (if you do run it through your interface make sure you have everything turned down as to not send a signal straight to the mic). Handle with care and this will be your "go to" mic for years and years to come! AEA is definitely up to something special here.
Great mic - killer for over heads or really anything you want that naturally smooth top end out of. It’s perfectly different from my condensers!
Sounds super on vocals and acoustic instruments - surprisingly nice on sax (use a couple of pop filters just in case...). Now using this paired with a nice LDC for vocals and it sounds incredible with zero processing (be careful with phase when setting it up). Super happy with this - works great with most of my preamps.
Clean smooth tone. Great on guitar cabs!
Love on everything. Have used on female vocs, e gtr, pedal steel, acoustic gtr, and mono drum overhead. 10/10 it’s a keeper. Flat, natural, FULL BODIED.
I love this ribbon mic...thank you Vintage King LA
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