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Pete Townshend, and Eddie Van Halen comment on their R44s below
20 years servicing ribbon microphones gained us insight into why good RCA 44s are still in use daily. Les Paul told Wes that the 44 is his favorite microphone. During the 1990s, 44 collectors made it difficult for even recording studios to acquire one. Reborn as the AEA R44, today you'll find engineer/producers such as Bruce Swedien, Kevin Bacon and Shawn Murphy using them around the world. Half the movies scored in Los Angeles now have a 44 somewhere on the scoring stage.
The R44C has the authentic sound, feel, and the look of the RCA 44BX. The R44CX is high output version of the R44C especially designed for scoring and other applications demanding a wide dynamic range with the "classic 44" sound.
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(454Kb) AEA R44C
Hand-crafted, museum quality, 44 reproduction
The AEA R44C has the authentic sound, feel and look of the 1936-38 RCA-44. A museum quality replica hand made by AEA using 1.8 micron ribbon material originally manufactured by RCA. Museum grade version features details such as a bronze investment cast yoke rather than the factory zinc yoke. The ribbon element is only 1.8 microns thick, fabricated from material originally manufactured for RCA. The black and chrome "radio" finish is standard. Parts are interchangeable with the original RCA 44B and BX. R44C parts are also interchangeable with the original RCA 44B and BX. The microphone package includes a three meter cloth covered Accusound Silver Studio Pro cable, a zippered canvas bag, and AEA 44VC vertical case for proper shipping and storage.
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(414Kb) AEA R44CX
6dB more output than the original RCA 44B and BX
Sound is slightly more forward. Red accent marking.
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(318Kb) AEA R44CNE
International Edition
The best elements of American and English RCA 44 production. Combines the 1930s US sound with British engineering from RCA Ltd. that reduces the mic's weight and hum sensitivity. Black and silver finish, satin aluminium grill and cushion mount, satin chrome yoke. Limited edition celebrates the NAMM Centennial. Supplied with a hard-wired three meter starquad XLR output cable, and AEA 44VC vertical carrying case for proper shipping and storage.
M Option
Hand tuning to stereo match a pair of new R44 mics.
Specify when mics are ordered.
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Vertical Mic Storage Case
Take care of your R44 or Classic RCA 44 microphones by transporting and storing them in these vertical storage cases. Canvas exterior, padded interior.
View larger image AEA VC-Twin Vertical Case – $250.00
Twin Vertical Mic Storage Case
Similar to the AEA VC, but with room for two. Canvas exterior, padded interior.
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Extra 5/8"-27 female to 1/2" male pipe thread (RCA style) adaptor
