{"product_id":"aea-stereo-bars-arrays-decca-tree-mini","title":"AEA Stereo Bars \u0026 Arrays Decca Tree Mini","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA Stereo Bars \u0026amp; Arrays Decca Tree Mini — \u003c\/strong\u003ea compact microphone array positioner measuring 1 meter wide by 17\" (approx. 43 cm) deep, designed for chamber ensembles, smaller acoustic sources, and recording situations where a full-size Decca Tree physically cannot fit above the instrument or within the available rigging space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Regular Decca Tree spans 2 meters — standard for a symphonic hall, but over a string quartet, a small choir, or a solo piano it often overshoots the acoustic centre of the ensemble or conflicts with lighting rigs and cameras. The Mini solves that geometrically: the rear arm drops to 1 meter, the forward arm to 17\", producing a tight, lightweight assembly that one engineer can mount and break down in minutes without a second pair of hands. The sonic principle remains unchanged — three omnidirectional microphones in a T-formation, natural depth, and a coherent centre image that spaced pairs alone cannot deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Control in a Smaller Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMP-S sliders function identically to those in the Regular version: continuous travel along the full bar length, thumb-screw lock at any position. With a 1-meter rear bar, the outer microphone spacing ranges from a narrow near-ORTF setting to a full 1-meter A-B spread — enough range to cover intimate chamber recording as well as mid-sized ensembles. All four SMP-S sliders included allow for the standard T layout (centre plus two outer mics) with one spare position for a spot microphone or a fourth outrigger capsule. The centimetre-engraved scale on each bar makes session-to-session geometry repeatable without notes or measuring tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation Work and Fast Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini is the version that travels. Lightweight anodised aluminium bars, a single AEA-CP coupler onto a standard 5\/8\" stand, and no additional rigging hardware mean the rig goes up fast in a church, a school hall, or a film scoring stage with limited overhead clearance. At close distances — above a solo instrument or a small vocal ensemble — the shortened 17\" forward arm positions the centre microphone closer to the source without introducing off-axis colouration from excessive distance. For engineers working location sessions alone, that combination of compact size and acoustic precision removes the main argument against using a tree at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArray dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m wide (rear arm) × 17\" \/ approx. 43 cm deep (centre arm) — compact Decca Tree proportions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepless SMP-S sliders\u003c\/strong\u003e — continuous positioning along the full bar length, thumb-screw lock at any point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 sliders included\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard T configuration (3 microphones) plus one additional position for a spot mic or outrigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAEA-CP coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct 5\/8\" mic stand mount, no adapters needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentimetre-engraved scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — session-to-session geometry repeatability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-engineer setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight construction, no tools required for assembly or adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decca Tree Mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArray dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m (rear arm width) × 17\" \/ approx. 43 cm (centre arm depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBars included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × SMP-1M (1-meter bar) + 1 × SMP-17 (17\" bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliders included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × SMP-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × Mini Tree bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoupler:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × AEA-CP (mic stand coupler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8\" standard microphone stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anodised aluminium with engraved centimetre scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (Pasadena, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54069051261265,"sku":"50946","price":934.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAStereoBars_ArraysDeccaTreeMini.jpg?v=1781521140","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr-fr\/products\/aea-stereo-bars-arrays-decca-tree-mini","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}