Detail 01
P48 phantom power, 7 mA
The active electronics require phantom power.
Product detailSKU #1411568910308
AEA MicrophonesR84A Active Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The black AEA R84A is an active, side-address ribbon mic with a native figure-eight pattern and P48-powered JFET electronics. It is aimed at medium and distant placements, where it is specified to deliver a flat response at 3 ft (1 m). That makes it a practical studio option for vocals, brass, strings, woodwinds, guitars, and drums. Its bidirectional pattern has deep side nulls, helping reject nearby sound at right angles to the front/back axis during multi-mic recording or sound reinforcement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Medium or distant recording of vocals, brass, strings, woodwinds, guitars, and drums.
- Sessions using 3 ft placement for the microphone’s specified flat response.
- Multi-mic setups needing strong right-angle rejection from the bidirectional pattern.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without available P48 phantom power.
- Very close placement when the rising low-frequency proximity effect is unwanted.
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
141+ dB SPL maximum
The stated maximum SPL is 141+ dB at 1% third harmonic above 1 kHz.
Detail 03
Up to 90 dB side rejection
Sounds at right angles to the front/back axis can be strongly rejected.
Detail 04
Captive 10 ft (3 m) XLR-3M output cable
The supplied output cable is permanently attached.
Detail 05
Vertical soft case and user manual
Both are included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide P48 phantom power at 7 mA.
- 02At 3 ft (1 m), the microphone is specified to have a flat frequency response.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the R84A need phantom power?
Yes. It requires P48 phantom power at 7 mA.
02What is included with the R84A?
It includes a vertical soft case, user manual, and captive 10 ft (3 m) XLR-3M output cable.
03How does it manage nearby instruments?
Its figure-eight pattern offers up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the front/back axis.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
26 detailsOther
- Vertical
- Level changes with angle of incidence, but frequency response is consistent
- Frequency Range
- <20Hz to >20kHz
- Connector
- XLR-3M
- Horizontal
- Up to 90dB rejection at right angles to the front/back axis
- Phantom Power
- P48 phantom power, 7 mA
- Depth
- 2.5" (6.4 cm)
- Directional Pattern
- Bidirectional
- Accessories Included
- Vertical soft case, user manual, captive 10' (3 m) output cable with XLR-3M connector
- Tier
- new
- Output Impedance
- 92 ohm broadband
- Polarity
- Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of microphone
- Height
- 11.6" (29.5 cm)
- Width
- 3.9" (9.9 cm)
- Category Source
- detail
- Maximum SPL
- 141+dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1kHz)
- Transducer Element Material
- Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon
- Operating Principle
- Pressure gradient transducer
- Korena Special
- false
- Polar Response
- Native bidirectional, figure-of-8 pattern
- Thickness
- 1.8 μm
- Sensitivity
- 6.3 mV/Pa (-44 dBv/Pa) into unloaded circuit
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 1 kohm or greater
- Length
- 2.35" (59.7 mm)
- Shipping Weight
- 4 lb. (1.8 kg)
- Weight with cable
- 3 lb. (1.36 kg)
- Source Id
- site51411568910308
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