AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps manufactures quality ribbon microphones and preamps that reflect your sound the way you hear it. Proudly independent, we build all our products by hand in Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.

The AEA N28 is a compact active stereo ribbon microphone consisting of two matched bidirectional (or figure-of-8) ribbon transducers in a fixed Blumlein configuration. The N28 offers an effortless way to capture natural stereo, providing an authentic representation of a performance in its environment.

R84 series ribbon microphones deliver the classic tonality of the legendary R44, with extended top-end and reduced proximity effect for mid-range and close-range recording. The R84A is an active version of the passive R84 that allows compatibility with a wider range of preamplifiers.

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The AEA A440 honors the classic legacy of all-time great ribbon mics by delivering the rich, characterful sound that made the RCA 44 a recording icon. Gorgeous on a broad range of instruments and voices, the A440’s native figure-8 polar …

Multi-purpose ribbon microphone featuring a warm, smooth and detailed classic ribbon sound. Phantom-powered version of the R84 with a toroidal transformer and JFET electronics and 12 dB more sensitivity. Classic Sound of the RCA 44B Ribbon …

The AEA Ribbon Mics NUVO N28 is a compact, active stereo ribbon microphone featuring two precisely matched figure-8 ribbon transducers in a fixed Blumlein X/Y configuration (90°). Designed for effortless stereo capture, the N28 delivers an authentic representation of a performance with a natural stereo image—all from a single microphone.

Much of the comeback of ribbon microphones in the early 2000s can be chalked up in no small way to AEA in Pasadena, CA, and their R84 certainly helped lead the way for a new class of microphones to find a place in studios of all sizes. This modern classic borrows from the RCA 44 and 77 microphone...

With a thick low-end and hefty midrange, the dual-toned and near-field R92 ribbon mic is an exceptional tool when building a classic sound. Offering a classic ribbon character in the form of a near-field, the dual-tone R92 functions as a versatile creative tool with innumerable possibilities.

Capture lush stereo recordings in minimal setup time using any preamp with the AEA Ribbon Mics R88A, an active stereo far-field ribbon microphone designed for quick and precise Blumlein and mid-side configurations on a single mic stand. Offering the open and natural sound of two traditional side-address, large-ribbon mics in a compact and ...