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AEA R84 Series Owner's Manual

Classic ribbon mic inspired by the r44
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AEA R84 SE RIES
OWNER'S MANUAL
CLASSIC RIBBON MIC INSPIRED BY THE R44

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  • Page 1 AEA R84 SE RIES OWNER’S MANUAL CLASSIC RIBBON MIC INSPIRED BY THE R44...
  • Page 2: Welcome

    This manual will help ensure that you get the best sound and longevity from your new microphone. Please become part of the AEA community by sharing your e periences via e-mail, phone or social media. Wes Dooley...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WELCOME INTRODUCTION SUPPORT GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICATION ADVICE SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    To contact us by phone, please call 6 6- 8 from a.m.- 5 00 p.m. PST Monday- riday. AEA s repair center is located at . Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 0 , U.S.A.
  • Page 5: General Guidelines

    LR patch bay. R84A Phantom-Powered Microphone The R8 A, as with all AEA active ribbon mics, requires a current draw milliamps. Some USB and battery-powered audio interfaces will not deliver the IEC-specified 0 milliamps per input. To ensure optimal performance, please verify that your unit can deliver at least , but preferably 0, milliamps.
  • Page 6 MICROPHONE STORAGE eep the microphone covered when it is not in use. This will reduce the damage that may result from a gust of air. Place the supplied protective bag over the microphone when it is not in use. or long- term storage, eep the microphone in its protective case.
  • Page 7: Microphone Positioning

    MICROPHONE POSITIONING Always use a sturdy microphone stand. While the R84 series was designed to work well with all standard microphone stands, a high- quality boom stand will make your life a little bit easier. Mounting the microphone on a strong, sturdy microphone stand with a heavy base (or tripod) is essential.
  • Page 8: Application Advice

    APPLICATIONS ADVICE We actively encourage users to visit AEAribbonmics.com access our comprehensive collection of in-depth articles and tutorials featuring the R8 series microphone, along with a library of audio and video demonstrations of the R8 series in action. A FIGURE-OF-8 MICROPHONE igure-of-8 microphones are constructed with positive polarity on the...
  • Page 9: Proximity Effect

    While gobo isolation panels can be effective in isolating performers from each other, they introduce their own set of problems - including reflections close to the performers and or microphones that result in comb-filter distortions. Because gobos usually are bul y and occupy valuable floor space, they also inhibit the ability of the musicians to hear and see each other easily.
  • Page 10: Frequency Response

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  • Page 11: Specifications

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  • Page 12 AEARIBBONMICS.COM | @RIBBONMICS | INFO@RIBBONMICS.COM | 626-798-9128...

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