AEA KU5A Series Case — a purpose-built hard carry case for AEA KU5A series ribbon microphones, protecting the delicate aluminum ribbon transducer through studio sessions, location work, and touring.
Transporting a ribbon mic always carries risk: road vibration, pressure changes, and temperature swings can all stress a 1.8-µm aluminum foil. The KU5A Series Case removes that variable — its hard shell is contoured to the KU5A's body (8" × 3"), absorbs impact, and keeps the mic in a vertical orientation that minimises ribbon tension during transit. CNC-cut foam holds the microphone without additional straps or padding, and there is no movement inside the case regardless of how it is handled.
Fast Access on Set and on Stage
Spring-latch closures open one-handed with no tools, no fumbling. The microphone lifts straight out — the integrated yoke mount comes with it, and the 3-meter captive XLR cable coils into a dedicated foam recess. Zero play inside the case means zero resonance vibration against the capsule housing during van rides between venues. For touring engineers running the KU5A in front-of-house or monitor applications, that level of protection between shows matters as much as the flight case on the console.
One Case, Two Environments
The KU5A itself already bridges studio and live use — supercardioid pattern kills monitor bleed from the rear, active JFET electronics work with any preamp on the rider, and the switchable high-pass filter at 283 Hz (6 dB/oct) handles proximity effect at close vocal distances. The Series Case extends that versatility: compact enough for an aircraft overhead bin, dimensioned to avoid checked-baggage fees on most carriers, and finished in the same matte black as the microphone. Pack it in a backpack, pull it out at soundcheck, and the KU5A is ready without a minute spent unwrapping foam sleeves or untangling cables.
KEY FEATURES
- CNC-cut foam interior — precise fit for the KU5A body, yoke mount, and 3 m captive cable.
- Spring-latch closures — single-hand operation, no tools required.
- Overhead bin-compatible dimensions — carry-on ready for most commercial airlines.
- Vertical ribbon orientation — reduces stress on the 1.8-µm aluminum ribbon during transport.
- Matte black finish — low-profile appearance on set and on stage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Compatible microphone: AEA KU5A (active supercardioid ribbon)
- Case type: Hard case with CNC-cut foam interior
- Closure mechanism: Spring latches
- Microphone dimensions (KU5A): 8" × 3" (203 × 76 mm)
- Shipping weight with microphone: approx. 4 lb (1.8 kg)
- KU5A kit contents: microphone, integrated yoke mount, 3 m captive XLR-3M cable, user manual
- Microphone power requirement: 48 V phantom power, 7 mA
- Country of manufacture (microphone): USA (Pasadena, CA)
