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AEA R88

Item ID: R88

Large Ribbon Stereo Microphone with Cable and Carrying Case

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A stereo pair of R 84s 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.
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Stereo Ribbon
Polar Pattern Figure-8, Blumlein Configuration (90°)
Frequency Response 20Hz-15kHz
Max SPL 165 dB SPL
Output Impedance 270 ohms
Ribbon Aluminum, 1.8 microns Thick, 4.7mm x 59.7mm
Length 14"
Width 2.5"
Depth 2.5"
Weight 3 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number R88

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smooooooooth

by Jacob from Miami
March 6, 2008
Music Background: engineer, musician
smooth. great stereo sound.
i've been using it on piano.

Sweetwater Advice

Jeff Rodgers
This mic rips! I recently used it on a session recording dual classical guitars and this mic ripped the other microphones that were tried appart. The sound of the ribbons in a figure-8 pattern captured all the nuances of the guitars as well as the room without giving brittle highs or muddy lows.
Simon Picazo
When I just want to record my voice and guitar into one stereo microphone I get an R88 and a Ribbon Pre, set the gain, close my eyes, and track all day. I have found my instrumentation and vocal technique have improved because Wes Dooley's masterpieces captured my performance with such detail and precision. If you can handle the truth, the R88 is for you.

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AEA R88

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