James Saéz / Better Call Saul, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Young

“AEA’s RPQ2 gives me the high gain, high impedance tool that I need to open up the sound of my favorite ribbon mic’s with the added bonus of low noise and easy tonal control. Whether recording large string sections for television or intimate vocals for a record, my ribbon mic’s have never sounded better!”

-James Saéz


Los Angeles based producer, engineer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist James Sáez has worked on hundreds of recordings during his 25 years in the music industry with engineering and composition credits in pop and rock engineering as well as numerous films and TV shows.
Tricks of the Trade
How Impedance Can Change The Sound of Your Ribbon Microphone
Tricks of the Trade
Should I Choose an Active Ribbon Mic or a Ribbon Preamp?

Active ribbon, ribbon preamp, or both?

How-To
How To Record Double Bass and Cello With the R44