The AEA R44C is an exact replica of the vintage RCA 44BX ribbon microphone, considered the most musical sounding microphone ever built and used on many of the most iconic recordings of the 20th century.

Now you can get one for yourself with the AEA R44CE. An accurate reproduction of the original RCA 44 Ribbon Mic. The 44 was RCA's best microphone from the 1930s into the '50s. Is AEA's R44CE that good? Both listeners and measurements say that the R44CE is even better, and that AEA has been listening to both users and ex-RCA engineers for over ...

The AEA R44-series microphones all share the authentic sound, feel and look of the 1936-38 RCA 44BX. The R44 series microphones are all detailed, hand-crafted replicas, using parts that are made to be interchangeable with an original RCA 44.

R44 by AEA Microphones is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a ribbon mic. It has a rich history and sound instantly recognizable for its thunderous lows due to the strong proximity effect, full midrange and a unique top end taking the edge off of harsh instruments.

The R44CE is the "cost effective" version of the AEA R44. The ribbon, tuning, output transformer, and grille are 100% identical to the R44 -- only the external trim and mount are changed to make them easier to assemble at the factory.

Apr 1, 2025 · Many of the 20th century’s most iconic recordings were recorded by the R44. In 1976, AEA decided to begin servicing the thousands of existing RCA ribbon mics in the world. By 1998, AEA had acquired 100 percent of the interchangeable …

Aug 19, 2012 · Built just like they were in the 1930s, the R44CE from AEA flies in the face of every trend in modern ribbon microphone design, and to glorious results. After years of painstaking work, AEA has again begun production of the most important ribbon mic design of …

Ribbon Microphone Sonically identical version of the AEA R44C with less expensive external components, Polar pattern: Eight, 1.8 µm thin folded aluminium ribbon (4.7 x 59.7 mm), Ideal for vocals, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitars and drums,...

The AEA R44 series microphones all share the authentic sound, feel and look of the 1936-38 RCA 44BX. They combine the 1930s US sound with British engineering from RCA that reduces the mic's weight and hum sensitivity.