The AEA R92 Passive Studio Ribbon Microphone is what you want for close up mic-ing of the big sound right in front of your electric guitar and bass amps, drums and also more ambient sources. The bi-directional pattern offers one side for higher, more crisp tones and the other side lets you dig deep down into your lowest bass tones and handle your hi-gain amp and the distortion you love. This mic has the same big ribbon, tuning, and transformer as the R44 series, plus wind blast protection to handle proximity effect from powerful sources and extended high frequency response.
This AEA R92 will handle your high gain amp and all the distortion you can throw at it.
Operating Principle: Pressure gradient microphone
Directional Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-of-8)
Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 165+ dBSPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
Output Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa (-55 dBV) into unloaded circuit
Output Impedance: 270 Ω nominal
Recommended Load Impedance: 1.2 kΩ or greater
Powering: Not required or recommended
Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of microphone.
Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 3 m captive cable
Off Axis Response:
Polar Pattern: Native bi-directional pattern
Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent, –35 dB null at 90° / 270°
Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and below 0° / 180° axis, –35 dB null at 90° / 270°
Transducer element:
Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 μ (0.0000018 m) of pure aluminum
Ribbon Width: 0.185” (4.7 mm)
Ribbon Length: 2.35” (59.7 mm)
Accessories:
Included: Custom storage / shipping case, manual
Optional: Any length cable, inquire for price and delivery.
Limited Warranty: One year parts and labor, shipping not included. Three year extended warranty if the product is registered.
Weight with Cable: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Height: 7.5” (19.1 cm)
Width: 2.9” (7.4 cm)
Depth: 2.5” (6.4 cm)