AEA KU5A
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AEA
KU5A
Product Info
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The KU5A is a seriously refined ribbon mic—AEA's done a great job taming the traditional ribbon challenges. It's fantastic for vocalists needing a clean, detailed sound, or for capturing instruments where you want precise isolation. This is a premium-priced tool for engineers who value clarity and controlled dynamics.
Product Description
- AEA KU5A
- Active Ribbon Microphone
- Ideal for speech
- vocals and instrument miking
- Polar pattern: supercardioid
- 1.8 µm thin corrugated aluminium ribbon (14 x 290 mm)
- Reduced proximity effect
- Frequency range: 30 to 14
- 000 Hz
- Maximum sound pressure level: 135 dB SPL (1 % THD < 1 kHz)
- Sensitivity: -43 dBV (7.08 mV/Pa) at 1 kHz
- Output impedance: 92 Ohm
- Fixed 1.5 m cable with XLR 3-M connector
- Dimensions (H x D): 203 x 76 mm
- Weight: 0.8 kg
- Incl. microphone holder
- protective cover and a carrying case
- Handmade in USA
*Note:* requires 48 V phantom power.
- • Exceptional clarity and detail due to the 1.8µm ribbon design.
- • Supercardioid pattern provides excellent isolation in live or tracking scenarios.
- • Reduced proximity effect minimizes boomy low-end in close mic applications.
- • Robust build quality; handmade in the USA with a durable fixed cable.
- • Supercardioid pattern can be challenging to manage for inexperienced users.
- • Requires 48V phantom power, adding to equipment needs and potential noise floor.
- • Fixed cable limits placement flexibility and may require custom solutions.
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