A440

We may all tune to A440, but, with the AEA A440 in your mic locker, you really won’t have to tune your ears or your EQ. The A440 is an extremely quiet ribbon microphone, arguably the quietest ribbon mic ever produced. And, with its extraordinarily natural ribbon response, you get exactly what you hear — which is exactly what you want. What’s more, when you listen to the A440, you’ll instantly understand how it fits right into AEA’s “Big Ribbon” tradition. Yet, it’s like getting the warmth and beauty of the classic RCA 44 only with a robust phantom-powered signal you can send to any preamp. The AEA A440 is truly everything you love about the 44 — warmth, beauty — but upgraded and enhanced with modern features. It’s the ribbon microphone no pro studio should be without. 

Specifications

• Operating Principle: Pressure gradient microphone
• Directional Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-of-8)
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 15 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 136+ dBSPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
• Output Sensitivity: 21 mV/Pa (-33.5 dBV) into unloaded circuit
• Self Noise: 9 dB(A)
• Output Impedance: 92 Ω broadband
• Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0 kΩ or greater
• Powering: P48 phantom power, 7 mA
• Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure on front of microphone.
• Connector: XLR-3M wired to a 3 m captive cable

Off Axis Response:

• Polar Pattern: Native bi-directional pattern
• Horizontal: Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent, –35 dB null at 90° / 270°
• Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and below 0° / 180° axis, –35 dB null at 90° / 270°

Transducer element:

• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 μ (0.0000018 m) of pure aluminum
• Ribbon Width: 0.185” (4.7 mm)
• Ribbon Length: 2.35” (59.7 mm)

Accessories:

• Included: Custom storage / shipping case, stand adapter, manual
• Optional: Any length cable, inquire for price and delivery. Matched stereo pair
• Limited Warranty: One year parts and labor, shipping not included. Three year extended warranty if the product is registered.
• Weight with Cable: 7 lb 9 oz (3.43 kg) in storage case with cable
• Height: 12.25” (31.1 cm)
• Width: 4.62” (11.7 cm)
• Depth: 3.25” (8.3 cm)