AEA R44CE — Microphone
AEA R44CE — Microphone
AEA R44CE is a passive side-address ribbon microphone with a bidirectional figure-8 pattern. AEA's R44 manual describes the R44 as a part-for-part RCA 44-style replica, using a 1.8 micron ribbon tuned to 16.5 Hz and a 1:28 transformer, with neodymium magnets as the principal modern change.
Specifications
Transducer
| Microphone type | Passive side-address ribbon microphone |
|---|---|
| Operating principle | Pressure-gradient transducer |
| Polar pattern | Bidirectional / figure-8 |
| Ribbon | 1.8 micron thick, 0.185 in / 4.7 mm wide, 2.35 in / 59.7 mm long, tuned to 16.5 Hz |
| Transformer | 1:28 transformer |
Electrical
| Frequency range | <20 Hz to >20 kHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 2.25 mV/Pa (-53 dBV) into unloaded circuit |
| Output impedance | 270 ohm broadband |
| Recommended load | 1.2 kOhm or greater |
| Polarity | Pin 2 high for positive pressure on the front of the microphone |
Use and Power
| Maximum spl | 165+ dB SPL at 1% 3rd harmonic above 1 kHz |
|---|---|
| Phantom power | Not required or recommended |
| Connector | Captive 10 ft output cable with XLR-3M connector |
Included Accessories
| Included | Vertical storage case, zippered canvas bag and user manual |
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Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
AEA R44CE is a passive side-address ribbon microphone with a bidirectional figure-8 pattern. AEA's R44 manual describes the R44 as a part-for-part RCA 44-style replica, using a 1.8 micron ribbon tuned to 16.5 Hz and a 1:28 transformer, with neodymium magnets as the principal modern change. Retailer data for the R44CE states that it is identical to the R44C in sound and internal parts but uses a more economical exterior finish. Published specifications include pressure-gradient transducer operation, frequency range below 20 Hz to above 20 kHz, 165+ dB SPL handling, 2.25 mV/Pa sensitivity, 270 ohm output impedance, recommended load of 1.2 kOhm or greater, XLR-3M connector on a captive 10 ft cable, 12.25 x 4.62 x 3.25 in dimensions and 7 lb 9 oz weight with cable. Phantom power is not required or recommended for this passive ribbon.