In 2000 AEA sought to design a more compact, lighter & economic version of the hefty, 8 pound RCA 44BX. The result was the R84, which retains the best traits of the 44 series in a lower cost & 3 LB package.

The R84 & original RCA 44 (now the AEA R44C) have the same Big Ribbon element, transformer & other mechanical elements by design. By using modern design techniques & stronger, more compact magnets, the R84 retains the classic RCA ribbon sound.

The R84 improvements on the 44 design include more manageable proximity effect, more extended hi-end, vibration isolation & greater maneuverability on small stages & studios. The U-shaped yoke acts as a shock mount & enables the user to position the R84 at various angles, even on a straight stand.

The R84 quickly endears itself to engineers & musicians due to its remarkably expansive frequency range, complete with sweeping highs & booming lows.

The R84's balanced & manageable proximity effect bolsters the low-end of vocals, drums & brass from just feet away. A ribbon mic as multi-purpose, lightweight, & maneuverable as the R84 is well-suited for both close-range & ambient mic applications.

R84 is a staple in many recording studios because of a unique tonality & classic sound. The smooth, high-frequency roll-off and reduced sibilance make it the first choice for engineers when tracking vocals or other instruments that often sound harsh when recorded with condenser mics

The R84’s accentuated mid-range captures the unique qualities of many instruments with detailed elegance. Its remarkable low-end response is perfect for adding heft to the sound of drums or otherwise thin vocals. R84 series mics perform well on practically any voice or musical instrument, making them very useful in recording & broadcast studios.

• Warm, smooth & detailed classic ribbon sound
• Full & rich tone with generous highs & lows
• Sonically similar to the legendary R44 Series, with less proximity effect
• Versatile in close-range or ambient applications
• Made in the U.S.A.