AEA A440

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AEA A440

AEA

A440

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Product Info

Article Number: 565541
Brand: AEA
Model: A440
Price: $8,239.00

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The A440 is a serious ribbon mic, no doubt about it. The active design gives you a significant boost in output, making it fantastic for capturing dynamic sources like brass or drums where you need that extra gain without noise. If you're a studio engineer or a session player looking for a premium ribbon with exceptional detail, this is a top contender.

Product Description

  • AEA A440
  • Active Ribbon Microphone
  • Active variant of the R44 with a level increase of 18 dB
  • Ideal for vocals
  • strings
  • woodwinds
  • brass
  • guitars and drums
  • Polar Pattern: Figure Eight
  • 1.8 µm thin folded aluminium ribbon (4.7 x 59.7 mm)
  • Frequency range: 20 to 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Max SPL: 136+ dB SPL (1% THD > 1kHz)
  • Sensitivity: 30 mV/Pa (-33.5 dBV) at 1 kHz with no load
  • Output Impedance: 92 ohms
  • Fixed 3 m cable with XLR3-M connector
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 311 x 117 x 83 mm
  • Weight: 3.1kg
  • Includes microphone holder
  • protective cover and high-quality transport case
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:* Requires 48V phantom power.

PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response thanks to the folded ribbon design.
  • • Active circuit provides significant headroom and output level.
  • • Remarkably natural and detailed sound across a wide frequency spectrum.
  • • Robust build quality with a fixed, high-quality XLR cable.
CONS
  • • The substantial weight makes it less ideal for mobile recording situations.
  • • Figure-8 pattern limits versatility in some recording environments.
  • • Requires 48V phantom power, adding complexity to the signal chain.

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Key Features

Mic Type Active Ribbon Microphone
Polar Pattern Figure Eight
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Max SPL 136+ dB SPL (1% THD > 1kHz)
Sensitivity 30 mV/Pa (-33.5 dBV) at 1 kHz
Connector XLR3-M
Weight 3.1 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The A440's active circuit adds 18dB of gain, significantly increasing its output and headroom, making it more versatile for lower-output sources.
While it removes a potential weak point in the signal chain, the fixed cable does limit mic placement flexibility; careful planning is needed.
A clean, low-noise preamp is crucial to appreciate the A440's detail; avoid colored or overly aggressive preamps that will mask its natural character.

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