"Location, Location, Location" is a dictum all recording engineers know. Microphone positioning contributes more to project quality than any other variable except musical inspiration. AEA's microphone array positioners make it faster and easier to optimize the position of your mics for stereo or multi-channel recordings.
View larger image SMT 4038 – $145.00
Coles/AEA 4038 Stereo Microphone Template Bar
Designed for Coles 4038 ribbon mics, but can be used for any mics that can be made to fit. Allows Blumlein (coincident) head to head mounting; Dooley/Streicher (17cm spacings), ORTF (shown) 90 degree side by side mounting; other near-coincident spacings and angles possible; fits AEA standard 4038SA microphone stand adapters.
View larger image SMP 17 – $245.00
Stereo Microphone Positioner, 17-inch width
Consists of 17" bar, 3 SMP-S sliders and AEA-CP coupler. (AEA-SW "dead hang" swivel adapter not included.)
View larger image SMP 1M – $345.00
Stereo Microphone Positioner, One-meter width
Consists of 1 meter bar, 3 SMP-S sliders and AEA-CP coupler. (AEA-SW "dead hang" swivel adapter not included.)
SMP 1.25M – $395.00
Stereo Microphone Positioner, 1.25 meter width
Consists of 1.25 meter bar, 3 SMP-S sliders and AEA-CP coupler. Similar in appearance to the SMP 1M.
View larger image Mini Tree – $595.00
One-meter by 17-inch microphone array
Consists of 1 meter bar, 17" bar, 4 SMP-S sliders, MiniTree Bracket, and AEA-CP coupler. (AEA-SW "dead hang" swivel adapter and AEA Floater shockmount not included.)
View larger image 1M x 2M Decca Tree – $795.00
Two-meter by one-meter microphone array
Consists of three 1 meter bars, 4 SMP-S sliders, Decca Tree Bracket, and AEA-CP coupler. (AEA-SW "dead hang" swivel adapter and AEA LMT not included.)
Super Decca Tree – $945.00
2.5-meter by 1.25-meter microphone array
Consists of three 1.25 meter bars, 4 SMP-S sliders, Decca Tree Bracket, and AEA-CP coupler. (AEA-SW "dead hang" swivel adapter and AEA LMT not included.) Similar in appearance to the 1M x 2M Decca Tree.
View larger image Stereo Protractor – $20.00
6" Mini Stereo Mounting Bar
Allows secure mounting of two microphones in XY or close coincident pattern. Has engaved marks at 0, 90, 110 and 180 degrees. Ships with three locking rings.
View larger image SMP-S – $50.00
SMP Slider
Replacement/Add-On for mounting mics on MMP series positioners. Laser etched makings for 0, 30,45, 55 degree positioning angle. 5/8"-27 male thread thread and extra large diameter locking ring.
View larger image AEA LMT – $50.00
5/8" receiver to 5/8"-27 microphone thread adapter. 3.5" long and 1" diameter in black finish.
View larger image AEA ADPT – $65.00
5/8" receiver to 1/2" pipe thread adapter. 4.5" long and 1.25" diameter in black finish.
View larger image AEA SW – $22.50
AEA-SW "Dead-hang" Microphone Swivel Adapter
5/8"-27 hardware. In black finish.
View larger image AEA-LR – $2.00
Wide Locking Ring
Wide locking ring for 5/8"-27 thread mic adapters and stands. Chrome finish.
- Stereo Microphone Positioners and "Decca Tree" Arrays Data Sheet
- AEA Stereo Mic Positioner User's Guide (PDF)
- Decca Tree User's Guide (PDF)
- Stereo Bars and "Decca Trees" - Instructions for Assembly and Usage (PDF)
- "The Decca Tree - It's Not Just for Stereo Anymore" (PDF) published Mix magazine August 2003 issue
