AEA KU5A Active Supercardioid Ribbon Mic

AEA KU5A Active Supercardioid Ribbon MicThe AEA KU5A breaks new ground in ribbon microphone technology with its supercardioid polar pattern that rejects off axis sound from room reflections, other instruments, and loud stage ambience in live situations. At close range, the KU5A captures extended highs while retaining the smooth sonic character one expects from an AEA ribbon mic. Singers can get right up on the grille without damaging the ribbon element, because the KU5A's interior

The tone of the API 212L mic preamp finds its roots in the classic API 2488 series all discrete recording consoles

DIGITAL Inputs/Outputs                              AES DB-25: 8 channels of AES 24-bit at                                                                                44

Controls: Ratio (Button)

1% typical

Meter function

Originally developed for Eventide's industry-standard Orville™ and DSP 7000 series

the MP-2A “works and plays well  with others” - meaning that while some preamps can be finicky when it comes to certain mics

AUTO – Attack 5m S - 40m S // Release T1 400-900 mS

build quality is outstanding

significantly lower noise

47 Ω): 2 x 400 mW

A key component of the API sound