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AEA R84
Photo: Audio Engineering Associates, from its spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 1.

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AEA R84

Ribbon, figure-8 (large ribbon, passive)

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−52 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
165 dB SPL
Impedance
270 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. "AEA R84 Frequency Response", "Output Voltage (dBr)"; 0 dB = -50 dBV (manual). Distance and room not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsulealuminium ribbon, 1.8 µm thick, 4.7 mm wide, 59.7 mm longp. 2
Sensitivity−52 dBV/Pa. Printed "-52 dBv/Pa"; the manual (p. 5) says 3 dB above an RCA 44B (-55) and 4 dB below the R44C (-48).
Max SPL165 dB SPL, above 1 kHz, 1% third harmonic. "165 + dB SPL".
Output impedance270 ohm, nominal
Rated load impedance1200 ohm, or greater
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "20 Hz to above 20 kHz".
Poweringnone (phantom not required or recommended)
ConnectorXLR-3 male on a 3 m captive cable
Dimensions295 × 99 × 64 mm. Printed 11.6 x 3.9 x 2.5 inches (length, width, depth); converted.
Supplied accessoriessoft storage and shipping case; manual
Weight3 pounds (about 1.4 kg) in its storage case with cable
Vertical off-axisReduced HF response above and below the 0/180° axis; null at 90/270°
OptionsDJV (more internal shielding against plosives), TVV (non-reflective exterior), M (stereo-matched pair), U (custom engraving)

Documents

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