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SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Principle:  

Directional Pattern: 

Frequency Range: 

Polarity: 

Off-Axis  Response 

Horizontal:

Vertical:

Transducer Element 

Material: 

Thickness:

Width:

Length: 

Microphone Dimensions 

Height:

Width:

Depth:

Weight with cable:

Shipping Weight:

Connector:

R84 PassiveMicrophone

Maximum SPL: 

Sensitivity: 

Output Impedance:

Rec Load Impedance:

Phantom Power:

R84A Phantom-Powered 

Microphone

Maximum SPL: Sensitivity: 

Output Impedance: 

Recommended Load 

 Impedance:

Phantom Power:

Accessories Included

Pressure gradient transducer 

Bidirectional

<20 Hz to >20 kHz

Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of mic

Up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the front and  

back axis.

Level changes with angle of incidence, but frequency 

response is consistent.

Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon

1.8 µm 

0.185 in (4.7 mm)

2.35 in (59.7 mm)

11.6 in (29.5 cm)

3.9 in (9.9 cm)

2.5 in (6.4 cm)

3 lb (1.36 kg)

4 lb (1.8 kg)

XLR-3M wired to a 10' (3 m) captive cable

165+ dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz) 

2.5 mV/Pa (-52 dBV) into loaded circuit

270 Ω nominal

1.2K Ω or greater

Not required or recommended

141+ dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz) 

6.3 mV/Pa (-44 dBV) into loaded circuit

92 Ω nominal

1.0K Ω or greater

P48 phantom power, 7 mA

Softbag storage case, user manual

Note: The phantom-powered R84A was previously known as the A840.

Содержание R84 series

Страница 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL CLASSIC RIBBON MIC INSPIRED BY THE R44 AEA R84 SERIES...

Страница 2: ...trings brass and drums alike Protect it from puffs of air phantom power and tramp iron and it is nearly invulnerable Treat it well and it will last decades Your R84 series microphone is 100 handcrafte...

Страница 3: ...CONTENTS WELCOME INTRODUCTION SUPPORT GENERALGUIDELINES APPLICATIONADVICE SPECIFICATIONS 2 4 4 5 8 11 3...

Страница 4: ...ain followers with their natural sound articulate midrange and forgiving nature Whether used on vocals or instruments their performance is intimate warm and detailed yet never harsh SUPPORT If you sho...

Страница 5: ...wired cable or a defective supply can severely stretch or break a ribbon Since passive ribbon microphones and other transformer coupled microphones can be particularly vulnerable to phantom power it i...

Страница 6: ...or bass cabinet This can stretch the ribbon reducing overall output especially at high frequencies Take precautions when recording any source that moves air To avoid damage follow The Hand Test put t...

Страница 7: ...ing Rotate the mic for maximum interference and move it back and forth to sense its direction The high performance magnets used in AEA microphones are incredibly strong and a significant amount of str...

Страница 8: ...mber to invert the polarity on your preamp or DAW This ensures your recordings with the back lobe will be in phase with other microphones HOW TO MINIMIZE BLEED A significant and ever present challenge...

Страница 9: ...is does not entirely eliminate the need for gobos it can significantly reduce their number Keep in mind that a certain degree of bleed is not necessarily bad For some styles and genres it can in fact...

Страница 10: ...d reduced proximity effect It is perfect for mid range and close range recording The R84 exhibits a flat frequency response when placed 3 feet 1 meter away from the source FREQUENCY RESPONSE Data belo...

Страница 11: ...l 20 Hz to 20 kHz Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of mic Up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the front and back axis Level changes with angle of incidence but frequency response is cons...

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