Microphone Array Positioners

"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.

MMP Series Modular Mic Positioners and Arrays

View larger image SMT-2 – $155.00

Stereo Microphone Template Bar
Designed for Coles 4038 ribbon mics, but can be used for any mics that can be adapted.
Allows head to head mounting for Coles 4038's using AEA 4038SA adapters, ORTF (90-degree
side-by-side mounting), or other near-coincident spacings and angles.
Includes:
2 TA-2 adapters (F 3/8-16 to M 5/8-27)
2 Locking rings
2 3/8-16 socket cap screws
1 TA-3 adapter (F 5/8-27 to M 3/8-16)
Tutorial "Stereo Microphone Perspectives"
(Coles microphones not included.)

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 engraved marks at 0, 90, 110 and 180 degrees. Includes three locking rings.

Mic Positioner Accessories

View larger image SMP-S – $60.00

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 SMP-MB – $145.00

Mini Decca Tree Bracket
Converts stereo bars into a Mini Decca Tree

View larger image SMP-DT – $175
Decca Tree Bracket
Converts stereo bars into a Decca Tree or Super Decca Tree

View larger image AEA LMT – $75.00

5/8" receiver to 5/8"-27 microphone thread adapter
3.5" long and 1" diameter
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
Black finish

View larger image AEA SW Dead-Hang Swivel – $25.00

AEA-SW "Dead-hang" Microphone Swivel Adapter
5/8"-27 hardware.
Black finish

View larger image AEA-LR Wide Locking Ring – $2.00

Wide locking ring for 5/8"-27 thread mic adapters and stands.
Nickel finish.

View larger image AEA-CP – $12.00

5/8"-27 Female Coupler
Black finish

Literature:

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