{"product_id":"aea-r44c","title":"AEA R44C","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA R44C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a passive ribbon microphone — a museum-quality replica of the 1936–1938 RCA 44BX and the flagship model of the R44 series. The 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon at 59.7 mm × 4.7 mm is made from material originally manufactured for RCA. The undamped motor uses neodymium permanent magnets, 16.5 Hz resonant tuning, and a transformer interchangeable with the original RCA 44BX. Construction is at museum grade: a bronze investment cast yoke in place of the original RCA zinc yoke (which corrodes over decades), a hand-polished cushion mount, and a cloth-covered Accusound Silver Studio Pro cable. The black-and-silver \"radio finish\" with polished chrome grille distinguishes the R44C from the CE and CX variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eUndamped 59.7 mm Ribbon — Ninety Years of Tonality in Modern Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe R44C combines the original American undamped ribbon design with British RCA Ltd. engineering modifications that reduce weight and hum sensitivity. The longest ribbon in current production (59.7 mm) tuned to 16.5 Hz operates without mechanical resonances in the 20 Hz–20 kHz band — dense, articulate low end with strong proximity effect at close range, full midrange, and a smooth, gradually rolling top end with a characteristic ~2 dB\/octave tilt from low to high. This tonal balance — warm, three-dimensional, and consistently flattering — is what engineers like Bruce Swedien (vocals), Joe Chicarelli (saxophone), and Allen Sides (electric guitar) reached for across a full mic locker. Maximum SPL of 165+ dB at 1% THD provides unlimited headroom on loud sources — the passive ribbon does not saturate in conditions where active microphones would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eConstruction Standards and Preamp Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll mechanical, acoustic, and electrical components of the R44C are interchangeable with an original RCA 44BX — ribbon, transformer, motor parts. AEA manufactures every component in-house using original RCA ribbon material. The R44C requires no phantom power — 48 V can damage the ribbon. Sensitivity of 2.25 mV\/Pa (–53 dBV) and 270 Ω output impedance require a preamp with at least 60 dB of gain and input impedance above 1.2 kΩ for full frequency response and dynamic range. For loud sources, any console preamp presenting above 5 kΩ is adequate. The microphone ships with a 3-meter cloth-covered Accusound Silver Studio Pro captive cable, a zippered canvas bag, and an AEA 44VC vertical carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality RCA 44BX replica — flagship model of the R44 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1.8-micron aluminum ribbon — 59.7 mm × 4.7 mm, ribbon material originally produced for RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUndamped ribbon design — 16.5 Hz resonant tuning, longest ribbon in current production\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8 (bidirectional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 165+ dB (1% THD harmonic distortion \u0026gt;1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 2.25 mV\/Pa (–53 dBV) into unloaded circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 270 Ω broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: ≥1.2 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhantom power: not required or recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll parts interchangeable with original RCA 44BX\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBronze investment cast yoke, hand-polished cushion mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlack-and-silver \"radio finish\" with polished chrome grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlack AEA badge (vs. red badge on X-Motor versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e3 m cloth-covered Accusound Silver Studio Pro captive cable, XLR-3M\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccessories: AEA 44VC vertical case, zippered canvas bag, stand adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 311 mm (H) × 117 mm (W) × 83 mm (D); weight approx. 3.43 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Pasadena, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOperating principle: pressure gradient transducer (passive, undamped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8 (bidirectional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency range: \u0026lt;20 Hz – \u0026gt;20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 165+ dB (1% THD \u0026gt;1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 2.25 mV\/Pa (–53 dBV) into unloaded circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 270 Ω broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: ≥1.2 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhantom power: not required or recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolarity: Pin 2 + for positive pressure at front\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOff-axis rejection: up to 90 dB at 90°\/270° (horizontal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRibbon thickness: 1.8 µm; width: 4.7 mm; length: 59.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eResonant tuning: 16.5 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnector: XLR-3M on 3 m cloth-covered Accusound Silver Studio Pro captive cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 311 mm (H) × 117 mm (W) × 83 mm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 3.43 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade in: USA (Pasadena, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54014125179217,"sku":"27625","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAR44C1.jpg?v=1781105329","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr-fr\/products\/aea-r44c","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}