{"product_id":"aea-r44-series-rca-44-cushion-mount","title":"AEA R44 Series \u0026 RCA 44 Cushion Mount","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA R44 Series \u0026amp; RCA 44 Cushion Mount — \u003c\/strong\u003ea complete replacement cushion mount assembly for AEA R44C, R44CX, and original RCA 44 microphones, with a straight-knurl top ring available in three finishes: Bright Chrome, Satin Chrome, and Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cushion mount on the RCA 44 is not a simple stand adapter — it is an integrated mechanical isolation system. The rubber cushion decouples the microphone body (over 1.5 kg) from structure-borne vibrations travelling through the stand and boom arm, protecting the low-tuned ribbon element from mechanical modulation that would otherwise register as low-frequency noise on the track. After decades of use, the original rubber hardens and loses its damping properties, and the top ring thread wears to the point where it no longer holds the microphone's rotational position in the yoke. The AEA Cushion Mount restores both parameters to factory specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Function, Not Just Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect cushion mount operation requires vertical orientation relative to the stand — in that position the cushion works in axial compression, the axis for which it was designed. AEA's R44 owner's manual states this explicitly: rotate the microphone within the yoke rather than turning the entire rig on the stand, because rotating the assembly puts the cushion in torsion rather than compression, reducing vibration isolation. A worn original RCA cushion mount with a stripped top ring thread will not hold the set rotational angle — the microphone drifts between takes. A new AEA Cushion Mount eliminates this: the straight-knurl top ring provides firm, tool-free clamping that stays set under the weight of the R44 body. Note: this part is not compatible with the R44CE or R44CXE, which use a single-piece black anodised aluminium mount of different geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Selection by Microphone Variant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright Chrome matches early RCA 44B production with the black transformer case — the less common pre-war finish. Satin Chrome is the standard finish on most RCA 44BX units and on the AEA R44C and R44CX, making it the default choice for general service replacements. Black is the functional matte finish for stage and film environments where chrome reflections conflict with camera lighting. Finish selection at ordering should match the microphone's original variant to maintain historical consistency during restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decouples the microphone body from stand-borne vibrations — critical protection for the low-tuned ribbon element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-knurl top ring\u003c\/strong\u003e — precise, tool-free clamping of rotational position in the yoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Chrome (early RCA 44B), Satin Chrome (RCA 44BX \/ R44C \/ R44CX standard), Black (stage\/film use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull interchangeability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct factory replacement for RCA 44A, 44B, 44BX and AEA R44C, R44CX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not compatible with AEA R44CE or R44CXE (different single-piece mount geometry).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement cushion mount assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA 44A, 44B, 44BX and AEA R44C, R44CX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e AEA R44CE, R44CXE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available with straight knurl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Chrome \/ Satin Chrome \/ Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct factory replacement — original RCA 44 geometry\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":54069050081617,"sku":"50971","price":284.01,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAR44Series_RCA44CushionMount.jpg?v=1781521058","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr\/products\/aea-r44-series-rca-44-cushion-mount","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}