Large Ribbon Geometry™ Blumlein and MS Stereo Mic
A minimalist NativeRibbon™ design with fast transient response
The R88 shines on studio applications such as horn sections, strings and
drum overheads and is an excellent orchestral and choral recording mic.
The captive 4 meter stereo cable terminates in two male 3 pin XLRs.
Stealth Black finish with an integrated shock-mount and variable-angle
stand adapter. Protected by a nylon mic bag and padded hard case.
A stereo pair of R84s in one capsule!
The AEA R88 stereo ribbon mic utilizes the same
basic LRG and acoustic structure as the R44CNE, and delivers that "big ribbon"
sound for stereo applications.
AEA's first ribbon mic, classic
high-output R44, continues gaining converts with its natural sound, articulate
midrange and forgiving nature. Both the AEA R88 and R44 use Large Ribbon
Geometry (LRG) architecture with a big, .185 by 2.35 inches by 1.8 micron, pure
aluminum low-tension ribbon that delivers effortless bass down to 20 Hz. Both
these LRG mics handle high SPL situations well and can handle 168 dB SPL at 1
kHz and above.
AEA, which has been working with high-performance ribbon
mics for over 20 years, also manufacturers accessories for stereo and surround
recording. Its custom products include high-end studio booms and stands, Decca
trees, stereo microphone positioners, MS stereo decoders and solid-state stereo
phase monitors.
The AEA R88 is a new microphone and a classic sound. Pure
and true, it is remarkably free of distortion. Just as versatile as its
venerable father,it flatters voice, strings, brass and drums.
Live Sound
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are using a
AEA
R44C "big ribbon" tm mic for their duet that finishes the show during their current Soul to Soul tour.
Recording
Emmy Lou Harris's song Connection that won a Grammy for best
Country Vocal this year. It was recorded / produced by Brian Ahern who told me
that the vocal and all instrumentals were done with an AEA R44 CNEX . He had planned to switch mics if the sound was wrong, but it always sounded right.
Richard Greene, a fiddler who played with Bill Monroe,
owns an AEA R44C and uses it for all his fiddle recordings. His wife likes it on her violin recordings as well.
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