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michael c · 27th August 2003

I am going to buy a ribbon mic (maybe a stereo pair) and would like to know if anyone has used/owns the AEA R84. How is it different than the Royer 121 or SF12? Any preference?

I will be using it mostly for horns, stringed instruments, and drum overheads. My preamp selections are 1073's and Avalon 737sp's. I know ribbons in general need a high gain pre so that may be an issue......

Thanks.

27th August 2003	#1
michael c Gear nut Joined: May 2003 Posts: 87 Thread Starter	Which ribbon mic? I am going to buy a ribbon mic (maybe a stereo pair) and would like to know if anyone has used/owns the AEA R84. How is it different than the Royer 121 or SF12? Any preference? I will be using it mostly for horns, stringed instruments, and drum overheads. My preamp selections are 1073's and Avalon 737sp's. I know ribbons in general need a high gain pre so that may be an issue...... Thanks.