{"product_id":"aea-r88a-328482","title":"R88A","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Stereo Ribbon Microphone AEA Designed in the Spirit of the Great Classics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R88A follows in the tradition of large-format ribbon microphones that shaped the sonic aesthetic of \"live in the room\" recordings. AEA here adopts the wide ribbon approach popularized by the famous RCA 44-type microphones to achieve a dense low end and particularly smooth high-frequency texture. Within the range, the \u003cstrong\u003eR88A\u003c\/strong\u003e is positioned as the \u003cstrong\u003eactive variant of the R88 MK2\u003c\/strong\u003e: same stereo coincident pickup philosophy, but with a more comfortable output level and better tolerance for long cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Whom and What: Ensembles, Overheads, and High-End Stereo Recordings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AEA R88A has been optimized for recording \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estereo ensembles\u003c\/strong\u003e when you seek a spacious image without harshness. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003echamber music\u003c\/strong\u003e, as \u003cstrong\u003edrum overheads\u003c\/strong\u003e (detailed cymbals but never shrill), in \u003cstrong\u003estereo piano capture\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003ebrass sections\u003c\/strong\u003e, or whenever a coincident stereo pair needs to remain stable in the mix. Its figure-8 polar pattern also allows you to take advantage of room acoustics by capturing both the source and the environment, delivering a very \"true-to-life\" sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features: 90-Degree Stereo, Active Electronics, and M-S Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTwo figure-8 ribbons for coherent stereo\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R88A integrates \u003cstrong\u003etwo stacked ribbons\u003c\/strong\u003e, oriented at \u003cstrong\u003e90 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with a bidirectional (figure-8) polar pattern. This design favors an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent off-axis response\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for natural stereo recordings where reflections and side sources must remain musical. It is perfectly suited for \u003cstrong\u003eBlumlein\u003c\/strong\u003e techniques for an enveloping image and can also be used in \u003cstrong\u003eMid-Side\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration to adjust stereo width in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eActive version: +12 dB gain and better control over long cable runs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to the passive version, the R88A provides an \u003cstrong\u003eadditional 12 dB of gain\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly appreciated on softer vocals or gently played acoustic guitars, while maintaining the ribbon character. Its active electronics help preserve a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh dynamic range\u003c\/strong\u003e with minimal distortion, and the \u003cstrong\u003eactive impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e helps limit interference and sensitivity to disturbances, especially on \u003cstrong\u003elong cables\u003c\/strong\u003e or near powerful lighting equipment. 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