R44C R44CX Bi-Directional Ribbon Microphones & R44SM Microphone Housings
View larger image Over sixty years ago, when audio was on the cutting edge of physics, teams of this country's brightest engineers were developing equipment for sound recording and reproduction. They could afford to work without the commercial constraints placed on today's designers.
RCA developed a superior series of recording and broadcast microphones that included the 44BX and 77DX. The 44 and 77's smooth top end and uncolored sound make them studio favorites today. They are also visual icons of an era when technology and glamour were synonymous.
R44C & R44CX
- Bi-Directional Ribbon Microphone
- Classic sound and appearance.
- Precision crafted and hand assembled
- The tradition continues.
- R44CX version provides substantially more output suitable for dynamic
- range of digital recordings,film scoring or use with lower gain microphone preamps
R44SM
Visual replica of the classic RCA-44 housing includes:
- internal shockmount for Schoeps or other miniature side-address microphones.
- Supplied with internal female XLR wired to 6-foot cable and male XLR connector.
- Black or Umber; bright or satin chrome finish, with 5/8-27F stand mount.
- replica "cushion mount" to support entire microphone housing; with 5/8-27 stand adaptor.
Frequency Responses R44C "Classic" Bi-Directional Ribbon Mic:
The R44C is truly a modern Classic. Its exterior speaks for itself. Close inspection reveals a design based on the technology that made the original RCA ribbon mics classics, and use of as many of the original type materials as possible. Painstaking research by ribbon mic specialists has gone into making the R44C sound as good as it looks.
44 Mic Diagram AEA Replacement Parts for RCA Mics:
RCA Ribbon mics are now collectors pieces and sell for thousands of dollars. The original owners of these mics, however, had a more utilitarian view; and even the best cared for tools are subject to wear or damage. AEA's line of replacement parts are designed to make well worn classic look as good as the day it left the factory in Camden, NJ.
R44SM Replica Microphone Housing:
View larger image Film, Stage, and Television productions require prop mics that recreate the "feel" of a time or place as well as being historically accurate. Finding someone willing to rent such a mic is often difficult and seldom cheap.
The R44SM fits this application perfectly. They allow the use of a high quality "wired" microphone in situations where a poorer quality wireless mic or less controlled boom mic would normally be used. This means better sound and less ADR.
Performers seeking that "Retro" look on stage in touring situations, where a vintage mic would just not be appropriate, appreciate the R44SM's function and "look". It offers the functional advantages of modern technology and the form of "those thrilling days of yesteryear..." !
