AEA R88 Stereo Ribbon Microphone, from AEA

*Transducers: dual 2" ribbons oriented at 90 degrees

*Sensitivity: -52dBV/Pa

*Frequency Response: 20Hz-15kHz (+/- 3dB)

*Output Impendance: 270 ohms

*SPL Handling: 165dB SPL at 1 kHz

*Recommended Load: 1.2 K ohm or greater

*Powering: Not required or recommended

*Polarity: Pin 2 high

*Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 4 meter captive stereo cable

*Includes custom hard case with padded interior for storage and shipping

*Operating manual for proper care and usage.

The R88 has been optimized for stereo instrument and ensemble recording. The R88's two ribbon motors are oriented at 90 degrees, and have excellent off-axis frequency response. The R88 uses the large ribbon configuration of the classic RCA 44 series mics, which gives the mic solid 20Hz bass response and a smooth high end which is flattering to complex tones such as cymbals, strings, and woodwinds. The R88 is very useful for chamber music, drum overheads, stereo piano pickup, horn sections, and most any coincident stereo pickup application. The high quality passive electronics in the R88 ensure a huge dynamic range with minimal distortion, but the R88 should be used with a preamp that has at least 60dB of clean gain, low noise floor (-127dB EIN or better) and input impedance of at least 1.6 kOhm. The R88 is minimally protected from wind blasts for the most natural sound quality possible, so a pop filter should be used when making close vocal recordings. The R88 may be used for both Blumlein stereo and M-S Stereo recording techniques. The mic is finished in Stealth black to reduce visibility in live recording situations, and features an integral shock suspension to reduce noise coupled through the mic stand.