AEA KU4
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AEA
KU4
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The KU4 is a truly special ribbon mic—it's got a refined, airy quality that's fantastic on vocals, especially for singers needing to cut through a dense mix. The supercardioid pickup pattern makes it a beast for isolating instruments in tricky rooms, but you'll need a preamp that can handle its output impedance. This is for serious engineers and vocalists wanting top-tier performance.
Product Description
- AEA KU4
- Passive Ribbon Microphone
- Ideal for vocals and instrument miking
- Polar pattern: supercardioid
- 1.8 µm thin folded aluminium ribbon (2.1 x 28.6 mm)
- Reduced proximity effect
- Frequency range: 30 to 20
- 000 Hz
- Maximum sound pressure level: 140 dB SPL (above 200 Hz for 1 % THD)
- Sensitivity: -52 dBV (2.5 mV/Pa) at 1 kHz
- Output impedance: 300 Ohm
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 320 x 116 x 94 mm
- Weight: 2.23 kg
- Handmade in USA
- Incl. microphone holder
- protective cover and a high-quality carrying case
- • Exceptional transient response thanks to the folded ribbon design.
- • Remarkably natural vocal reproduction, minimizing harshness.
- • Supercardioid pattern excels in isolation, crucial for modern tracking.
- • Robust build quality; clearly built to withstand studio and stage use.
- • High output impedance demands a high-quality, impedance-matched preamp.
- • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage in less-than-ideal acoustic spaces.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most studios.
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