AEA A440 Active Ribbon Microphone

The AEA A440 is the first active AEA ribbon mic. It's dead quiet, has huge gain, treats transients like nothing else, and the polar pattern stays a rock solid figure-8 all the way down to 20hz. One of our favorite new mics coming out.

From AEA:
"The A440 combines phantom power with the Big Ribbon™ sound for the first time. With the release of the A440, AEA has synthesized more than 30 years of experience with high performance mics. The A440 has its own personality, but visually and sonically shares a close kinship with the R44. With a sensitivity of –32.5 dBV per Pascal (94 dB SPL) and an equivalent noise level to 6 dB SPL(A), it has a dynamic range as wide as any microphone on the market.

The A440 shares all the pleasing characteristics of AEA’s other Big Ribbon™ microphones such as a fast transient response, and no unpleasant resonances. Combining this with active electronics results results in a strong, distinctive sound unlike any other microphone.

The 44 remains a studio favorite 50+ years after RCA ceased production because it still sounds very good to both musicians and their audiences. Like its long ribbon siblings, it will sound good virtually anywhere you use it."

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 132.5 dB SPL with a 1 kΩ load for < 1% THD
Output Sensitivity: 30 mV (-33.5 dBV) /Pa 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
Equivalent Noise Level: 6 dB SPL, A-weighted per IEC 651
Dynamic Range: 126.5 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 88 dB (A) (94 dB SPL minus equivalent noise)
Output Impedance: 92 Ω broadband
Recommended Load: 1 kΩ or greater
Powering: P48 phantom power, 9 mA
Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on the front of the microphone.
Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 3 meter captive cable

Directional Pattern :

Polar Pattern: Native Figure-8 (Bi-Directional)
Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent,
null at right angles to major axis 90° / 270°
Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and below 0° / 180° axis, null at right angles to major axis 90° / 270°

Transducer element

Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 μ (0.0000018 m) of pure aluminum
Ribbon Width: 4.7 mm Ribbon Length: 59.7 mm

Accessories:

Included: Custom storage / shipping case, stand adapter, manual
Optional: Any length cable, inquire for price and delivery.
Custom transformer case laser engraved with your art or logo

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