{"product_id":"aea-r88-series-case","title":"AEA R88 Series Case","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA R88 Series Case — \u003c\/strong\u003ea black OEM fabric case with die-cut foam interior, the dedicated transport case for the AEA R88 and R88 MkII stereo ribbon microphones, included as standard with every new R88 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AEA R88 is one of the largest and heaviest microphones in active production — 381 mm tall, approximately 100 mm in diameter, and around 2.6 kg including the cable. Its two 1.8-µm aluminium ribbons are mounted at 90° in a fixed Blumlein configuration behind deliberately minimal acoustic shielding: AEA reduced internal blast protection to maximise the microphone's open, uncoloured character. That design decision places the full burden of mechanical protection during transit squarely on the case. The die-cut foam interior immobilises the R88 in a single fixed position — with swivel adapter and XLR-5M cable stowed — with no movement and no need for supplementary wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRibbon Protection in Storage and Transit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R88's passive ribbon elements face two specific transport risks: air blasts that can deform or break the aluminium foil, and ferromagnetic particles (tramp iron) attracted by the neodymium magnets and capable of lodging in the ribbon gap. The closed case addresses both simultaneously — the sealed interior blocks airflow and excludes magnetic contamination. The separate cloth zipper bag included with the R88 is intended for stand storage between takes; the case is the correct environment for transport and long-term storage. The abrasion-resistant black fabric exterior resists wear without attracting dust, and the die-cut foam maintains its shape under extended storage without compressing and losing its hold on the microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat Matched to How R88 Is Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R88 travels to orchestral recording sessions, ambient and room capture, and live remote work as a self-contained single-unit stereo system. Engineers working with the R88 on location value the fact that the entire signal path — microphone, XLR-5M breakout cable to 2× XLR-3M, and swivel adapter — fits in one case, ready to open and position in under a minute. The absence of two separate paired microphones and their individual cables is the primary logistical advantage of the R88 on tight-schedule sessions, and the case reinforces that efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDie-cut foam interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision fit for the R88\/R88 MkII body with swivel adapter and cable stowed, zero play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack OEM fabric exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e — abrasion-resistant, low dust attraction, discreet appearance on location sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — blocks airflow and ferromagnetic particle ingress to ribbon elements during storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard factory inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships with every new AEA R88 and R88 MkII microphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e AEA R88, AEA R88 MkII.\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 Dedicated OEM carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black OEM fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cut foam, contoured to R88 body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e AEA R88, AEA R88 MkII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone dimensions (R88 MkII):\u003c\/strong\u003e 381 × 99 mm, approx. 2.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard mic kit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e case + cloth zipper bag + XLR-5M breakout cable to 2× XLR-3M + swivel adapter\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":54069049819473,"sku":"50967","price":149.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAR88SeriesCase.jpg?v=1781521117","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/aea-r88-series-case","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}