AEA Microphones A440 Active Big Ribbon Studio Microphone

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AEA Microphones A440 Active Big Ribbon Studio Microphone

Name: AEA Microphones A440 Active Big Ribbon Studio Microphone
Brand: AEA Microphones
SKU: J52646000000000
Price: 6799.00 USD
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Versatile ribbon, a redesign of the best ribbon mics of the 30s and 40s.

RCA 44 ribbon microphones remain an essential part of studio life more than 50 years after manufacturing ceased in 1955. Their open sound and accurate polar pattern are still unlike anything else avaShow More

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A440 Active Big Ribbon Studio Microphone Specifications:

Operating Principle: Velocity microphone
Frequency Response: Below 30 Hz to above 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 140 + dB SPL above 200Hz for 1% third harmonic
Output Sensitivity: 2.25 mV / Pa into unloaded circuit
Output Impedance: 270 ohms broadband
Recommended Load: 1.2 K ohm or greater
Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on the front of the microphone
Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 2 meter captive cable
Polar Pattern: Native bi-directional pattern
Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent, –90 dB null at 90 / 270 degrees
Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and
below 0 / 180 degree axis, null at 90 / 270 degrees
Transducer element
Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 microns ( .0000018 meter ) of pure aluminum  Ribbon Width: 4.7 mm
Ribbon Length: 59.7 mm
Included: Custom storage / shipping case, stand adapter, manual and
attached two-meter microphone cable
Limited Warranty: Three years parts and labor, shipping not included.

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AEA Microphones A440 Active Big Ribbon Studio Microphone

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Versatile ribbon, a redesign of the best ribbon mics of the 30s and 40s.

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