Description
The active AEA A440 is an ultra-premium version of the R44C. It is complete with a custom Lehle transformer, RPQ JFET preamp electronics, and the “X” motor hotrod and is the quietest ribbon microphone ever manufactured. It retains the same sonic character of the passive R44C, but with an additional 18dB of output and greater flexibility with different preamps. Many engineers favor their A440s over their vintage RCA 44s due to the advantages in noise performance.
R44 SERIES MICROPHONE OVERVIEW
- Unparalleled warmth and legendary character
- Full and rich tonality with generous low-end and proximity effect
- Faithful reproduction of the RCA R44BX. Ribbon material meets or exceeds the original RCA spec.
- Economy exterior R44CE exhibits the same, classic sound
- Active A440 upgrade has an 18dB level increase and is optimized for all preamps
- Made in the U.S.A
THE R44 VARIANTS
The passive R44 is available in two exteriors– the original museum-quality replica R44C and the aesthetically cost-effective R44CE. Both mics have an identical sound and are exactly the same on the inside. The difference between the two is only cosmetics and price.
The active A440 is a preamp-flexible R44 with 18dB of extra output. It is custom-painted with the RCA classic umber-colored transformer case.