AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone
User’s Manual
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©April 2003
The AEA R84 is a neoclassic design that shares the Large Ribbon Geometry (LRG) of the acclaimed
AEA R44 series. The R84 has been designed for accent and solo use in the contemporary studio. LRG
format mics, such as the RCA 44, have been making great recordings now for over 65 years. Buying an
AEA R84 demonstrates your interest in continuing this tradition of quality sound. Your R84 is supplied
as a complete system that includes an integral cushion mount / stand adapter, an attached three-meter
“star-quad” mic cable, and a custom softcase.
We’ll assume you are familiar with the basics of using a microphone and want to start recording right
away. To help you get the most out of your new R84 this short-form manual covers:
1. Cautions
2. How it sounds
3. Unique Characteristics
4. Technical Specifi cations
5. The Back Story
6. Additional Reading
Because you want to begin using your R84 right away, we start with the three fundamental cautions
for ribbon microphone users and owners:
DON’T BLOW INTO IT !!
PHANTOM POWER IS DANGEROUS !
KEEP IT COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Your mic thanks you for learning these three cautions.
Now it wants you to have some fun!
What will you record together today?
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