Detail 01
Unidirectional pattern with suppressed rear lobe
Helps limit pickup from behind the microphone when that sound is undesirable.
Product detailSKU #1411568910322
AEA MicrophonesKU4 Unidirectional Studio Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for studio recording where a figure-eight ribbon pattern would admit unwanted sound from behind the microphone. The KU4 uses a unidirectional pickup pattern with a reduced proximity-bass effect, giving engineers more latitude to place it close to a source. Its lightly tensioned, very low-mass ribbon is designed for fast transient detail and reaches 40 kHz, while the low-tuned ribbon maintains solid bass without distortion. The protected ribbon assembly can be replaced by a field technician after an accident.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close studio-miking work where reduced proximity bass buildup gives more placement flexibility.
- Recording setups that need rear rejection instead of figure-eight pickup from behind the microphone.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Applications that require a figure-eight microphone pattern.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Field-tech replaceable pole piece and ribbon assembly
The ribbon assembly can be serviced after accidental damage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose it when rear rejection is important to your studio placement plan.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the KU4 be used close to a source?
Yes. Its reduced proximity bass boost is intended to make closer miking easier.
02What happens if the ribbon assembly is damaged?
Its pole piece and ribbon assembly are replaceable by a field technician.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
