{"product_id":"aea-ribbon-mics-ku4-supercardioid-ribbon-microphone","title":"AEA Ribbon Mics KU4 Supercardioid Ribbon Microphone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAEA Ribbon Mics KU4 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the RCA KU3A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupercardioid Polar Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Close Miking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Alternative to Sibilant Condensers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    Basic Tips for Recording Audio for Video | Audio for Video, Part 1Choosing a Mic for Video Production | Audio for Video, Part 2How to Get Great Audio Levels | Audio for Video, Part 3Recording Sound to Your Camera vs. an Audio Recorder | Audio for Video, Part 4\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOffering the tonal character and directionality of the rare and prized RCA KU3A along with the consistency of meticulous manufacturing techniques, the USA-made \u003cb\u003eAEA Ribbon Mics KU4\u003c\/b\u003e is a welcome solution for engineers, producers, and musicians in need of a rich, bright ribbon mic that can reject ambience and handle the challenge of close-miking an array of voices and instruments. Utilizing a 1.25\" long ribbon constructed with NOS ribbon material from RCA, the KU4 delivers a blend of vintage ribbon smoothness with the top-end extension normally attributed to condensers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBeing a near-field ribbon, the KU4 provides reduced proximity effect to make it ideal for placement between one and 18 inches away from the source. Its supercardioid polar pattern exhibits directional pickup traits and strong rejection of off-axis sound such as bleed and room reflections. The 4.9' attached cable is terminated with a standard XLR 3-pin male connector for hookup to virtually any microphone preamp, no phantom power required. The integrated yoke-style cushion mount reduces bulkiness while ensuring ease of positioning in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003ch2\u003eInspired by the RCA KU3A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       Following their tradition of providing reincarnations of the original RCA microphones, AEA's KU4 studio ribbon microphone offers a redesign of the rare and prized RCA KU3A unidirectional ribbon mic. It features new-old-stock (NOS) RCA ribbon material, parts interchangeable with the original KU3A, and the consistent and reliable performance forwhich AEA microphones have gained a world-wide reputation.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003ch2\u003eSupercardioid Polar Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       The KU4's supercardioid polar pattern rejects bleed from other instruments and reflections in the room while retaining matchless top-end clarity. As the brightest mic in the AEA line, it retains the full-spectrum sonic range that has made ribbon mics a staple in most of the world's great recording studios.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003ch2\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       The KU4's minimal proximity effect and accented midrange make it an exceptional vocal mic that captures the presence and detail of a performance. Its near-field nature also lends to the close-range recording of kick drums, strings, and woodwinds, providing a welcome brightness and balance in the mix.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Close Miking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       Being a near-field ribbon microphone, the KU4 was designed to be positioned from 1 to 18\" away from the source. The mic's proximity effect kicks in at about 6\" from the sound source. So, it can be placed close to an instrument while retaining a balanced frequency response. The KU4 can handle 140+ dB SPL at 1 kHz. That means it will not be hurt by loud sound sources.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003ch2\u003eAn Alternative to Sibilant Condensers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       After getting used to bright condenser microphones, sometimes traditional ribbon mics sound darker than desired. The KU4, with its unique bright character, has the best elements of both condensers and ribbonsâ��specifically, a smooth midrange that doesn't accentuate sibilance in the same way that condensers often do.\n       \u003cbr\u003e \n       \u003cbr\u003e The mic's supercardioid polar pattern, bright voicing, and near-field design offer the flexibility to use it in the exact same way as a condenser. This problem-solving microphone can be used in virtually any recording situation.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n   \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAEA Ribbon Mics KU4 Supercardioid Ribbon Microphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand Adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Storage Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited 3-Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     Table of Contents\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eInspired by the RCA KU3A\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eSupercardioid Polar Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eDesigned for Close Miking\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eAn Alternative to Sibilant Condensers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003ch2\u003eAEA Ribbon Mics KU4 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      Microphone\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand\/Boom Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSound Field\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOperating Principle\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure Gradient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCapsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRibbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDiaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.25\" \/ 31.75 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupercardioid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOrientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Address\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCircuitry\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid-State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePad\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHigh-Pass Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eTone Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eIndicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOn-Board Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWindscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n     \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      Performance\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 Hz to 20 kHz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e140 dB SPL (1% THD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOff-Axis Rejection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3 dB at 60°\u003cbr\u003e15 dB at 120°\u003cbr\u003e15 dB at 180°\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLoad Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 Kilohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 mV\/Pa at 1 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n     \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      Connectivity\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eOutput Connectors (Analog)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 x \u003c\/b\u003eXLR 3-Pin Male (on Attached Cable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.9' \/ 1.5 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n     \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      Physical\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShockmount (via Integrated Hardware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 12.65 x W: 4.62 x L: 3.75\" \/ H: 32.13 x W: 11.73 x L: 9.53 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7 lb \/ 2.1 kg (with Cable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n       \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n     \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. 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