Tricks of the Trade

We’re proud that, to many, the AEA name is synonymous with fine ribbon microphones. We may be biased, but we think our TRP (The Ribbon Pre) microphone preamplifiers make them sound even better. Now, in their 3rd-generation, the TRP3 and TRP500 are our cleanest and most musical designs yet. Here’s an in-depth look at the…

In the early days of recording and broadcasting, ribbon microphones reigned supreme. To this day, studio engineers and broadcast professionals continue to turn to ribbon microphones for their unique sonic signature. Few ribbon microphones have had the same impact on recorded music as the original RCA R44. Now immortalized in the modern AEA R44 Series,…

The better you understand your microphones and their distinct features, the more effectively you can use them. So, learning microphone terminology is not just a theoretical exercise but a practical step toward capturing better recordings. Here's a quick reference list of commonly used microphone terms, their meanings, and how they can be applied to enhance…