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AEA Ribbon Microphones edit

AEA Ribbon Microphones, Inc  is an American audio equipment manufacturing company specializing in ribbon microphones based in Pasadena, California.

History and products edit

AEA (Audio Engineering Associates) was established by Wes Dooley.[1] in 1965 as a record label[2] . Starting in 1976, AEA began repairing and servicing RCA 44BX ribbon microphones[3] before manufacturing and distributing the R44C microphone under the AEA brand in 1998[4].

The bi-directional figure-of-eight R84 was designed for the modern studio in 2003[5], and the Nuvo series launched in 2014[6]

Apart from microphones, AEA has also developed a range of preamplifiers, including the AEA TRP and RPQ series[7].

In Use edit

AEA's commitment to excellence and innovation has garnered significant recognition within the audio engineering industry.[8]. Their products have been utilized by renowned engineers and artists worldwide, including Steve Albini, John Kurlander[9], Nathaniel Rateliff[10], Dolly Parton[11], Pete Townshend[11], Roger Waters[12], Jack White[13], Steely Dan[14], Hanan Rubinstein[15], Jeff Tweedy[16], Kurt Vile[17], and Justin Meldal-Johnsen[18], contributing to the creation of numerous award-winning recordings[12]

References edit

  1. ^ Beacham, Frank. "Wes Dooley: An Audio Pioneer with a Strong Connection to History - Broadcast Beat". Broadcast Beat. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  2. ^ "Audio Engineering Associates". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ^ Silverstein, David (2017-05-18). "The story of the man behind the RCA 44 and 77 ribbon microphones". Audio Hertz. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  4. ^ "AEA R44C". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  5. ^ "AEA R84". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  6. ^ "N22 ribbon mic". tapeop.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  7. ^ "Wes Dooley of AEA: The Quest for Honest Sound with Ribbon Mics - The Hub". www.musiciansfriend.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  8. ^ "Audio Engineering Associates/ AEA R44-C Ribbon Microphone | TEC Awards". www.tecawards.org. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  9. ^ McCune, Tim (2013-04-05). "AEA's Ribbon Microphones & Linear Systems' JFETs". Planet Analog. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  10. ^ "Nathaniel Rateliff at Red Rocks – FOH | Front of House Magazine". Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  11. ^ a b Hill, Adriene (2016-05-30). "How to build a business on another company's old gear". Marketplace. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  12. ^ a b "Roger Waters 'This is Not a Drill' Tour – FOH | Front of House Magazine". Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  13. ^ Technology, Audio (2007-10-24). "Recording & Mixing the White Stripes". AudioTechnology. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  14. ^ "Steely Dan Tours with Granelli G5790 Mics – FOH | Front of House Magazine". Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  15. ^ "Daxxit". daxxitmusic.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  16. ^ "Jeff Tweedy: The Lone Troubadour - Premier Guitar". www.premierguitar.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  17. ^ Duxson, Eli (2022-04-22). "Gear Rundown: Kurt Vile". Mixdown Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  18. ^ "20 Questions With Justin Meldal-Johnsen". Vintage King Blog. 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2023-09-07.