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AEA R44ACE Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 1930s technology and modern production that delivers the R44’s classic sound in a new context. The R44ACE utilizes new old stock RCA ribbon material; it boasts a full, rich tonality with generous low end and the 44’s signature proximity effect.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    R44ACE mic in specific applications, please contact our customer support team at support@ribbonmics.com. To talk to a live human being, call +1 (800) 798-9127, between 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. PT Monday through Friday. AEA's repair center is located at 1029 N. Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104, U.S.A.

  • Page 4: General Guidelines

    PHANTOM POWER The R44ACE is a phantom-powered ribbon microphone. Although the R44ACE needs a standard 48V phantom power source to operate, it is recommended always to disengage phantom power before plugging and unplugging any ribbon microphones. The phantom current draw for active AEA ribbon mics is 7 milliamps.
  • Page 5 AIR TURBULENCE Never expose the microphone to strong air turbulence. AEA ribbon microphones can withstand very high SPL (Sound Pressure Level) without difficulty, but can be damaged easily by a sudden, strong gust of air or high levels of very low frequency sound waves (like from a kick drum or bass cabinet).

  • Page 6: Magnetic Stray Fields

    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 stray magnetic field lines surround the microphone. Avoid placing the microphone in close proximity to hard drives, credit cards, analog tape, or any other magnetically sensitive items to prevent any data loss.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    mount or posi-lock when using a boom arm for positioning the microphone in a vertical configuration. Having the cushion mount reaching out horizontally on a boom will cause inferior vibration isolation and can also distort the cushion mount as time goes by. APPLICATIONS ADVICE We actively encourage users to visit AEAribbonmics.com to access our comprehensive collection of in-depth articles and...

  • Page 8: Frequency Response

    Width: 0.185 in (4.7 mm) Length: 2.35 in (59.7 mm) Microphone Dimensions Height: 12.3 in (31.2 cm) Width: 4.6 in (11.6 cm) Depth: 3.3 in (8.3 cm) Weight: 7lb 9 oz (3.5 kg) Shipping Weight: 13lb (5.89 kg) Connector: XLR-3M FREQUENCY RESPONSE Data below 200 Hz omitted due to measuring room restrictions.

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