This microphone has become a modern-classic in its own right and should be in the mic locker of every studio. The R84 is a passive ribbon microphone that shares many of the unique sound characteristics with its historic predecessor, the R44. AEA are known as the gurus of ribbon mics-repairing ribbon mics, manufacturing the R44, and importing the classic Coles 4038. AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone. Re: Royer R-121 vs AEA R-84 « Reply #13 on: March 12, 2009, 10:42:48 am » Just to add another contender, I'd like to hear people's opinions on the R84 v. the Coles 4038. AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone The R84 is a passive ribbon microphone that shares the same Big Ribbon, tuning, and transformer as the R44 series. Anyone who has used ribbon microphones knows how different they sound from condenser mics. AEA R84 The Workhorse. AEA R92 -vs- R84? Post by Recycled_Brains » Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:27 pm i'm currently exploring some ribbon mic options and am wondering if anyone could offer any experience related info./comparisons between these the R92 and R84 models. Using everything Wes Dooley and the team here at AEA had learned by re-creating the RCA 44, we went back to the drawing board to … Using everything Wes Dooley and the team at AEA had learned by recreating the RCA 44, they went back to the drawing board to create something completely new. The AEA R84 uses a big, 2.35" by 0.185" by 2 micron pure aluminum low-tension ribbon element just like the classic R44. Many ribbon mic manufacturers choose shorter ribbons that are easier to install, but AEAs Large Ribbon Geometry TM design offers important advantages. The R84 is the first "low cost" entry in the AEA canon, and at $1000 it might not seem cheap; but for what you get, it is a deal. AEA Big Ribbons handle higher SPLs at lower frequencies than their shorter brethren. Audio Engineering Associates' new R84 mic ($1,000) - a smaller "close-up" cousin of the classic R44, built with the same large ribbon geometry - sounds like a classic RCA ribbon mic, only better in many applications. The AEA R84 uses a big, 2.35″ by 0.185″ by 2-micron pure aluminum low-tension ribbon element just like the classic R44. i'm looking for a ribbon that would work well on both acoustic and electric guitars, as well as female vocals and OH/Room mic. Page 5 TECHNICAL DETAILS R44 / A440 vs. R84 / A840 Compared to the 44 series, the 84 is physically lighter at 1.75 vs. 7.5 lbs. (.8 vs. 3.4 Kilos) and more compact at 3.0 vs. 4.6 inches across and 11.5 vs. 13.25 inches high (7.6 vs. It's similar in shape to the classic RCA 77 and has a solid, classy looking build. AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone The AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone brings the same ribbon motor and transformer of the celebrated AEA R44 to a more cost effective - but no less stellar sounding - microphone chassis. Many ribbon mic manufacturers choose shorter ribbons that are easier to install, but AEA’s Large Ribbon Geometry™ design offers important advantages.