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- Page 1 & preamps since 1964 www.ribbonmics.com | tel: +1-626-798-9128 | fax: +1-626-798-2378 CLASSIC PASSIVE RIBBON FOR UP-CLOSE OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the AEA R92 ribbon microphone and welcome to the AEA family. Building on the success of the acclaimed R84 ribbon microphone, AEA’s team of engineers set out once again to expand the sonic possibilities of ribbon microphones with the R92 model. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME INTRODUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICATION ADVICE Dual Voicings Controlling Leakage Proximity Effect Preamps APPLICATION EXAMPLES Vocals Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Brass & Woodwinds Drums & Percussion PRECAUTIONS Phantom Power Wind Gusts Tramp Iron Microphone Positioning Magnetic Stray Fields SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY SUPPORT... -
Page 4: Introduction
“crisper” characteristic, while the back side has a smooth, “traditional” top end roll-off. GENERAL GUIDELINES To maintain the best performance from your new AEA R92 microphone, take note of these four basic rules: 1) Keep the microphone covered when it is not in use. -
Page 5: Application Advice
stand with a heavy base (or tripod) is essential. If you are using a boom, make sure that it is properly balanced and that the tripod legs are positioned appropriately to prevent tipping. 3) 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: Controlling Leakage
Here is an illustration of the pickup pattern of the R92. The AEA logo on the front of the R92 points directly towards the ‘principal axis’ (+) indicated in the diagram. Controlling Leakage A significant and ever-present challenge in contemporary studio recording is minimizing “bleed”... -
Page 7: Proximity Effect
sounding recordings. The important thing to listen for is whether or not other instruments that bleed into a specific instrument microphone still sound natural. You will generally find that well-designed ribbon microphones like the R92 capture a natural off-axis sound, which means that bleed from other instruments can contribute to the overall sound in a pleasing way. -
Page 8: Preamps
As a result we suggest the following guidelines to help you achieve optimal results when using the R92. Watch the videos on our website (www.ribbonmics.com, www. aeasessions.com) and on our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/AEAribbonmics) for more tips and tricks for our... -
Page 9: Vocals
Vocals Try using the R92 for a warm, clear vocal sound. The smooth character of the R92’s treble response means that it may be extensively shaped and processed without risk of nasty resonance artifacts. Start by positioning the singer 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) directly on axis from the microphone. -
Page 10: Brass & Woodwinds
When using multiple microphones on a guitar cabinet at once and mixing them to create a particular sound, it is important to pay attention to the phase relationship between the different signals. Try to position the different microphones as close to each other as possible, to avoid phase problems caused by sound arriving at the microphones at slightly different path lengths. -
Page 11: Precautions
Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters in Hollywood) sounds as good today as it did when he recorded his radio broadcasts in the 1940s. A few simple precautions will help you to keep your AEA R92 working well for life. Phantom Power Phantom power is not required or recommended for passive ribbon mics. -
Page 12: Tramp Iron
Indoors, however, it is also important to avoid serious air movement from stage curtains, open windows, doors, or air-conditioning systems. High SPL sound sources do not usually pose a problem because AEA ribbon microphones can handle 165 dB SPL or more without difficulty. It is only those “explosive”... -
Page 13: Magnetic Stray Fields
Magnetic Stray Fields Ribbon microphones are fundamentally prone to picking up strong external magnetic fields caused by light dimmers or nearby power transformers. Guitar players will know this phenomenon from single-coil pickups. Even though much attention was paid to suppressing such sensitivity to external magnetic fields in the design of the R92, it is still possible that you might encounter this problem. -
Page 14: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Pressure gradient transducer Operating Principle: Directional Pattern: Bidirectional Frequency Range: < 20 Hz to >20 kHz Maximum SPL: 165+ dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz) Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa (-55 dBV) into unloaded circuit Output Impedance: 270 Ω Broadband Recommended Load Impedance: 1.2k Ω... -
Page 15: Accessories Included
Data below 200 Hz omitted due to measuring room restrictions. 0 dBr is equivalent to 1.8 mV/Pa at 1kHz. Normalized to 0 dBr at 1kHz. Accessories Included Storage/shipping case, plastic protection bag, user manual, captive 10” (3 meter) output cable with XLR-3M connector. -
Page 16: Warranty
To talk to a live human being, call +1 (626) 798-9128, between 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. There are a number or audio and video recordings of various AEA microphones online. Please visit www.ribbonmics.com Manufactured by AEA Ribbon Mics & Preamps 1029 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena, California 91104, USA...
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