{"product_id":"aea-r88-mk-ii-ribbon-microphone-1762-used","title":"AEA R88 Mk II Ribbon Microphone #1762 (Used)","description":"The \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAEA R88 mk2\u003c\/span\u003e is optimized for  recording instruments and ensembles in stereo. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no easier way to track in stereo than   with a stereo microphone with two configured transducers in a single   sleek package. A stereo microphone is highly useful in recording   situations in which it is more convenient or aesthetically pleasing to   have a single housing for both capsules, such as for drum overheads or   live concert recordings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe R88 has a natural sound because it   is the pure sound of two undamped long ribbons. If the basic   characteristics of a transducer element are in accordance with a few   primary physical laws, it will sound good without requiring any extra   acrobatics. The simpler the physics, the less adulterated the sound of a  transducer will be because it will introduce fewer artifacts into the   electrical signal that were not part of the original airborne sound   signal. An undamped long ribbon is a good example of just such a   transducer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe R88 has   been optimized to produce the most natural stereo pickup possible with   ribbon transducers. The R88 has two figure-8 ribbons angled at 90   degrees to each other (Blumlein configuration). It has a uniform polar   frequency response and excellent off-axis frequency response. The high   quality passive electronics ensure a large dynamic range with minimal   distortion. The R88 will sound best with a preamp that has at least 60dB  of clean gain, a low noise floor (-127dB EIN or better) and input   impedance of at least 1.5 kOhm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe R88 has a well-defined center  image, because of the phase characteristics of a coincident   arrangement. In other words, the stereo effect comes primarily from   level differences between the channels, with only minimal phase effect.   This means that sound anywhere in the front quadrant of the microphone, will   be recreated with a strong three dimensional sense; the location of   instruments in the soundstage is easily and very precisely perceived.   Recording in front of the center line on the caps will produce a solid   and stable center image when played back over monitor speakers, with a   sense of space and ambience that reflects the acoustic quality of the   recording environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe natural sound of the R88 makes  it a great choice for the main mic that forms the backbone of your mix.  The R88 is an excellent orchestral, chamber, and choral recording   microphone, and shines on studio applications such as horn sections and   stereo piano pickup. The R88 also flatters complex tones such as   woodwinds, strings and cymbals.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched pair of Large Ribbon Geometry figure-eight mics for   Blumlein or MS stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 hz to 20 kHz response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in shockmount suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminates in a 5-pin XLR male and includes a 4 meter 5-pin female  to 3-pin xlr male breakout cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a swivel adapter for flexible positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to fly overhead for large venue installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pounds plus the cable weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" diameter and 14\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack stealth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy zippered case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransducers: dual 2\" ribbons oriented at 90 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: -52dBV\/Pa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz–15kHz (± 3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 270 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPL Handling: 165dB SPL at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450934128743,"sku":"191585","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/aea-r88-mk-ii-ribbon-microphone-1762-used_191585_1_8549c372-ae0d-47b2-be41-7bad326af3af.jpg?v=1787095161","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/aea-r88-mk-ii-ribbon-microphone-1762-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}