AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps | Handmade in Pasadena, CA

The AEA RPQ503
Your Favorite Ribbon Preamp — Now in
500 Series
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AEA SNAQBOX™
500 Series Chassis
The
AEA 1029
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The
AEA N28
New and Shipping
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TDI & TDI Duo
AEA philosophy in a DI
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The
AEA KU5A
The ribbon for any room.
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The RPQ3
Make any microphone shine

Quality ribbon microphones and preamps that reflect your sound the way you hear it

When you purchase an AEA microphone, you connect with the proud history and exciting future of the world’s finest ribbon mics. At the heart of all our products is a promise to deliver creative tools of the highest quality and craftsmanship possible, a promise inherited from our predecessor, RCA. Our team sets out to craft ribbon microphones that authentically capture the sound that resonates most with the modern musician and engineer, an honest sound. Made from the highest quality components in America, our line of ribbon microphones and preamps meets the diverse needs of artists in virtually any studio and live sound environment.

our story

OneMic, Videos
OneMic: The Dozens
How-To
How To Record Your Room With the N8
Videos
AEA Sessions: Clinton Patterson – From Inside
Videos
Jake Sherman Performs “Make Believe”
How-To
How To Record Vocals With the R92
How-To
How To Record Vocals With the R84

Serious Gear for Serious Musicians

Owning an AEA product means that you are serious about what you do and that you want to use gear made with the same love and dedication as your music.

Made in the USA

Selecting the right mic is like selecting an instrument, and your microphone is a true extension of your instrument. For over 20 years, AEA’s goal has been to create the best microphones and preamps to bring the imaginations of musicians and engineers to life.

Our Story

AEA ARTISTS

Artists
Adam Granduciel / The War On Drugs
"The N8's and the N22's have become pretty much the standard for both the band's touring set up and day to day recording in my studio."
Artists
Ali Shaheed Muhammad / A Tribe Called Quest
“This [KU4] will be a permanent part of my drum rig, so much that I'm considering buying a second KU4 to move around the studio for other applications."
Artists
Chris Taylor / Grizzly Bear
"The R44 through the RPQ2 is one of my favorite chains lately. It sounds absolutely incredible..."
Artists
Jeff Tweedy / Wilco
"I love the AEA N22. We've used it on almost every electric guitar track I've recorded since getting that mic..."
Artists
Josh Block / Leon Bridges
"There are very few pieces of equipment that can handle the amount of tasks I put the KU5A up against. It handled all of them effortlessly with the perfect amount of clarity and enjoyable qualities. It’s a winner, hands down."
Artists
Steve Albini / Nirvana, Pixies, Breeders
"Whatever, these mics are terrific and I like them a lot."