Faithful Reproduction of RCA 44BX, Museum-Quality Replica of 44BX, X-Motor Mod Increases Output by 6 dB, Bidirectional Figure-8 Polar Pattern, Ribbon Meets/Exceeds Original RCA Spec, Full, Rich Tone with Generous Low-End, Handles SPLs up to 165 dB, Passive Design Requires No ...Faithful Reproduction of RCA 44BX, Museum-Quality Replica of 44BX, X-Motor Mod Increases Output by 6 dB, Bidirectional Figure-8 Polar Pattern, Ribbon Meets/Exceeds Original RCA Spec, Full, Rich Tone with Generous Low-End, Handles SPLs up to 165 dB, Passive Design Requires No Phantom Power, 10' Attached Cable with XLR Connector, Handcrafted in the USA. A handcrafted museum-quality replica of the 1936 to 1938 RCA 44BX with a hot output the USA-made AEA Ribbon Mics R44CX is the ultimate solution for engineers producers and musicians who desire a high-output version of the acclaimed 44BX sound without the drawbacks of an aged and worn vintage microphone. Utilizing an RCA-spec 2.35 long ribbon 44BX-interchangeable parts and a bidirectional figure-8 polar pattern the R44CX delivers true-to-the-original tonality with up to 90 dB of rejection at the sides.
Plus it can handle extreme SPLs and capture anything from soulful vocals to full orchestras with character and class. The X-Motor mod adds two magnets to increase the mic's output level by 6 dB making it ideal for scoring sessions where broad dynamic range is crucial. To distinguish it from the standard R44 the R44CX is adorned with a red badge.
The mic's 10' attached cable is terminated with a standard XLR 3-pin male connector for hookup to virtually any microphone preamp no phantom power required. High-gain high-impedance preamps are recommended for optimal microphone performance. The integrated yoke-style cushion mount reduces bulkiness while ensuring ease of positioning in the studio.
A vertical case is included for proper storage of the mic between sessions.