AEA R44CX Ribbon Microphone with X-Motor

AEA R44CX

The AEA R44CX is the high-output version of the R44C ribbon microphone, fitted with AEA's X-Motor. It shares the R44C's museum-quality exterior, a faithful replica of the classic RCA 44BX, and is distinguished by a red badge in place of the standard black badge. This microphone is perfect for many applications like brass, jazz vocals, classic rock and much more. Using the 44 ribbon designed by RCA, this mic brings rich sound and character to your recordings. With its beautiful RCA 44BX design and great tonal qualities, this microphone is perfect for any professional studio or live set.

Features

• Same ribbon, transformer, and luscious sound as the R44C
• Museum-quality RCA 44BX replica exterior with red X-Motor badge
• Legendary character with more than 80 years of studio history
• Full and rich sound; smooth highs and warm lows
• ‘X’ motor delivers 6 dB more output than the standard R44C

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 165 + dB SPL above 1 kHz for 1% third harmonic
• Output Sensitivity: 2.25 mV / Pa into unloaded circuit
• Output Impedance: 270 Ω broadband
• Recommended Load: 1.2 kΩ or greater
• Powering: Not required or recommended
• Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on the front of the microphone.
• Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 3 metre captive cable
• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 µ (0.0000018 m) of pure aluminium
• Ribbon Width: 4.7 mm
• Ribbon Length: 59.7 mm