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BidirectionalAEA R92

MSRP: $900 Bidirectional Ribbon Microphone

AEA R92

Description

  • Large Ribbon Geometry&tm; transducer
  • Solid bass and smooth treble response
  • Fast, accurate transient reproduction
  • Low self noise and high SPL capability
  • Excellent off-axis frequency response
  • Wide-band response from 20Hz to 20 KHz
  • Distinct character of front and rear lobes

Reduced proximity bass boost and excellent wind blast protection make it suitable for close micing (6-12 inches) of guitar amps, vocals, percussion, etc. In addition, the smooth high frequency response of the R88 transducer has been further extended in the R92, making the R92 a unique voice in the world of ribbon mics.

AEA has designed the R92 to have slightly different tones on the front and rear pickup lobes of the microphone. The front lobe of the R92 is the “crisp” side, offering exceptionally clean and realistic high end detail. The rear lobe is the “smooth” side, which has a bit of classic ribbon high end rolloff that can help to handle harsh transients in a very refined and flattering way. Just like its bigger brothers in AEA’s LRG&tm; microphone series, the bass reproduction of the R92 is very solid and extended to the lowest audible bass frequencies.

The R92 is designed with an integral elastic shock mount, featuring a unique mounting system that allows excellent flexibility of mic positioning. The mic ships with a two meter cable and a durable plastic carrying case.

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Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Bidirectional (20 - 18,000 Hz)
Ribbon Construction Impedance Max SPL
1.8µm pure aluminum ribbon 270 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 135 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
907g (31.99oz) 191mm (7.52'') 64mm (2.52'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications

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