AEA R92 Ribbon Microphone

Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer

Directional Pattern: Bidirectional

Frequency Range: <20 Hz to >20 kHz

Maximum SPL: 165+ dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)

Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa (-55 dBV) into unloaded circuit

Output Impedance: 270 Ω Broadband

Recommended Load Impedance: 1.2k Ω or greater

Phantom Power: Not required or recommended

Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure at the

front of the microphone.

Polar Response: Native bidirectional, figure-of-8 pattern

Horizontal: Up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the

front/back axis.

Vertical: Level changes with angle of incidence, but

frequency response is consistent.

Transducer Element Material: Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon

Thickness: 1.8 µm

Width: 0.185 in (4.7 mm)

Length: 2.35 in (59.7 mm)

Microphone Dimensions:

Height: 7.5 in (19.1 cm)2.9 in (7.4 cm)

Width: 2.5 in (6.4 cm)

Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)