Learn more. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Thanks! I grabbed an RPQ 500. Perhaps I would use for more distant stuff with the RPQ, as opposed to my condensers. Since money is an object for most of us normal people AEA has the 44CE version. Hey there! It's also designed for ribbon mics and sounds really great. Here is the instrumentation: 5 horns-1 each of,trumpet, trombone, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. The mic list (of included gear, noit rental items) is short on tube mics. How about that? One of my favorite subjects! I'm producing a jazz octet date at Bennett Studios next month. We tracked with a 44 as the main mic, and we auditioned several preamps - Neve 1064, 1272, API 312, Juggernaut, and a custom discrete pre....the AEA did a unique sonic thing that none of the others did. As it seems the R84 is like a glad you're enjoying it. I don't think it has a "funky" null point - I think the null is smaller (or perhaps another way to look at it is the R84 has a wider pickup-pattern than the 4038?). And a lunchbox. The 44 just sounds great. Hey there! Ok! So recommendations are wellcome! How does the RPQ compares to the Grace Design M201 when the ribbon knob is engaged? Hey folks. I also use them a quite some distance from the source lots of times. its hard for me to describe the sound. hey guys. If you can find 77s or 44s in good shape, by all means, BUY THEM! Big clean clear and open. We have set up a separate forum area to discuss everything related to the Coronavirus / COVID-19. And thanks for all the great feedback folks. "Active mics are overrated. It didn't have as much mojo in the midrange as some of the others, but the sound was huge, deep, and clear - not to mention dead quiet.... You need an account to post a reply. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Hey folks. If you have a good pre-amp with lots of gain, you don't need the extra boost from an active ribbon mic.". I'm loving my AEA R44c. (at least around here). When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I'm very curious about this 'specifically designed' AEA pre amp and I w They do have 2 Coles 4038 and 2 AEA R84. So I've looked at the Flea47, Flea49 or maybe the AEA R44 (I like ribbons very much and own a pair of Coles 4038 and a Royer SF-12 - but not always the best choice for vocals...). The other reason is that as soon as I make them they seem to get sold. The hp filter on the rpq is remarkable for taming the proximity effect of the r44. I'm very curious about this 'specifically designed' AEA pre amp and I want to make sure I'm not missing out on anything my mic has to offer. We have set up a separate forum area to discuss everything related to the Coronavirus / COVID-19. You get the same sound from the CE without the extra bling. And a Dual Vandergraph. Remote Possibilities in Location Recording & Production, http://soniccircus.com/s.nl/it.A/id....=2&category=23, Pictures Of Mic'ed Up Drum Kits In The Studio. I've never worked with the AEA r84. 4 ribbons total. The JRS-34 … Oops. What do you cats think? I'm thinking about grabbing an AEA R44. thought I'd chime in for AEA. I would be curious to try the 122v versus the AEA R84 on violin. The other thing about the design is the whole impedance thing. It is a hard decision. I'm curious to know what. R-84s are thin? I also traded up for a 10 space, bought a Little Devil eq, a Harrison 32, and an SSL 611eq. AEA R44 - Differences Between R44C/R44CX + R44CE/R44CXE? When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. No it isn't necessary. 4 ribbons total. An it has the extra gain needed for a ribbon for distant miking an it is clean as can be. The other reason is that as soon as I make them they seem to get sold. It is wonderful. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is, Have you heard both of these mics? Adam-I find your posts very informative. And a pair of used 550b's. I'm planning on getting a ribbon mic soon and i have read exceptional comments for both of these mics here in Gearslutz. Hey there! Well, after living with the RPQ for a while, I didn't really find it necessary for what I'm doing. Why were vocal recordings so much better in the 1950s. I recommend also checking out the True Systems PT2. Thanks N. Just curious. Gearslutz is part-supported by our visitors. Thanks for the update! It is a classic mic. That hasn't been my experience at all. Much better than a conventional hp filter or low shelf eq. I see the argument for the AEA design, I just haven't lived it to comment. but that 44c has plenty of gain for close-up use with anything over 60db gain. Northern Europe has been too hi-tech for ribbons. I'll dig in when I'm back in my studio on Monday. I use it with either a BAE 1073 or my API's. You may still have to replace the ribbon. Gearslutz is part-supported by our visitors. Sadly it's not possible for me to audition all 3 side by side. Ribbons for all the horns. Cloud Microphones JRS-34 was designed by Stephen Sank, son of the RCA BK-11’s inventor, Jon R. Sank — for whom this microphone is named. Excellent point about distant miking. Very comparable in sound,. My experience is limmited to RCA 44 & 77, Coles 4038 and Royer sf1. It has theoretical a higher impedance input (20k Ohm vs/ >10k Ohm on the RPQ). Ok it really depends on the exact building, mic, and how quiet the source is. If you're talking ribbons, I love the 122v on solo violin. Click here to login, The ability to reply to and create new discussions, Access to members-only giveaways & competitions, Interact with VIP industry experts in our guest Q&As, Access to members-only sub forum discussions, Get INSTANT ACCESS to the world's best private pro audio, Promote your eBay auctions and Reverb.com listings for free. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. For the AEA I have some great preamps (Gordon and AEA TRP). It uses a long-geometry ribbon like the ShinyBox 46U (presumably) and the AEA R44 and R84. I use it with either a BAE 1073 or my API's. This 500 series stuff is addictive !!! Quote: Originally Posted by Ozpeter I've not heard of such problems from others using the 'stock' R44 so it sounds like the Oade mods are to blame. the RPQ or the Grace? R-84s and SF-24 w-a-y far away (relatively speaking). I was comparing the R84 to the 4038 and SF12. the interaction between the actual ribbon through the transformer to the mic pre is now changed with the active design. We recorded piano, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet and trombone at the Sear mic shoot-out. FYI, we did a ribbon mic and preamp shootout with the RPQ, Millennia HV-3B, Grace m101, and Great River ME-1NV so you can hear how the RPQ compares to those: Just chiming in with my recent experience tracking Upright Bass (both pizz and Arco) for an indie film score.