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.

RCA 44 ribbon microphones have remained an essential part of studio life well after RCA stopped manufacturing them in 1955. The sound and response of the 44 B/BX were unlike anything else available, and was cherished for its smoothness, forgiving nature and unique tonal balance.

The 44 Series features 5 unique variations on the AEA R44C, an exact reproduction of the RCA original. These variations incorporate modern components and improved design concepts to provide greater flexibility and versatility.

These microphones use the A440’s custom high ratio amorphous core transformer and unity gain, phantom powered impedance buffer. It’s a unique and exceptional microphone for those who …

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 all time.

The AEA R44C version of the RCA classic is hand built by Wes Dooley using the same 1.8-micron ribbon material originally manufactured for RCA. The constituent parts of the new mic are fully interchangeable with original RCA 44B and 44BX models — the recreation is that accurate.

To record with an AEA R44C is to participate in the legacy of the most iconic ribbon mic in music history. the original. RCA 44 ribbon microphones have remained an essential part of studio life well after RCA stopped manufacturing them in 1955.

THe AEA R44 microphone is a museum quality replica of the 1936-38 RCA 44, hand-made by AEA using 1.8 micron ribbon material originally manufactured (and warehoused) by RCA.

The AEA R44CE Ribbon Microphone is a faithful reproduction of the legendary RCA 44. With over 80 years of studio history, this classic ribbon mic defies modern trends, delivering a unique, exceptional and an unmatched vintage-inspired sound for today's recording endeavors.

The R44C was designed to meet or exceed the output of an RCA 44 when it was new. The R44CX is a high-output version of the R44C especially designed for scoring and other applications demanding a wide dynamic range with the classic 44 sound.