R84

Common name: Audio Engineering Associates R84

Production Status: In production

The R84 is a versatile ribbon microphone that utilizes an element 100 percent larger than other manufacturers’ to produce exceptional headroom and an intimate performance with smooth highs and extended lows. The large ribbon microphone is suitable for a wide range of instruments, including brass, strings, percussion, electric guitar and bass. The ultra-thin (0.00007) low-tension ribbon element of the R84 ensures a quick response, whatever the application. Capable of handling better than 165 dB SPL at higher frequencies, when used on vocals or instruments the R84 offers a performance that is intimate, warm and detailed, yet never harsh.