This is the individual room track from the drum solo video on http://www.AEAsessions.com. This is a stereo file with just the R88 that is about 15 feet back from the drums.

Download and listen to the other files in the playlist to compare them or put them in your DAW to hear them at the same time.

File Information: 96k 24bit wavs. These are raw files with no eq, compression, or effects.

The AEA Sessions is a collaboration between filmmaker and recording engineer Alex Chaloff and AEA Microphones. The motivation behind this project is to pair highly stylized video with pristine audio to showcase some of the finest microphones and musicians in the world.

These tracks were all recorded at the Bridge Recording studio in Los Angeles. For more information on their incredible studio, visit http://www.thebridgerecording.com/.

R88mk2 - Drums Room - The AEA Sessions

This is the individual overhead track from the drum solo video on http://www.AEAsessions.com. This is a stereo file with just the N8s. Listen to the other file in the playlist to compare it to the R88 overhead.

File Information: 96k 24bit wavs. These are raw files with no eq, compression, or effects.

The AEA Sessions is a collaboration between filmmaker and recording engineer Alex Chaloff and AEA Microphones. The motivation behind this project is to pair highly stylized video with pristine audio to showcase some of the finest microphones and musicians in the world.

These tracks were all recorded at the Bridge Recording studio in Los Angeles. For more information on their incredible studio, visit http://www.thebridgerecording.com/.

N8 (Stereo) - Drums Overheads - The AEA Sessions

This is the individual overhead track from the drum solo video on http://www.AEAsessions.com. This is a stereo file with just the R88. 

Note: These tracks are muted in the Drum Solo AEA Sessions video. Listen to the other file in the playlist to compare them to the N8s as overheads. 

File Information: 96k 24bit wavs. These are raw files with no eq, compression, or effects.

The AEA Sessions is a collaboration between filmmaker and recording engineer Alex Chaloff and AEA Microphones. The motivation behind this project is to pair highly stylized video with pristine audio to showcase some of the finest microphones and musicians in the world.

These tracks were all recorded at the Bridge Recording studio in Los Angeles. For more information on their incredible studio, visit http://www.thebridgerecording.com/.

R88mk2 - Drums Overheads - The AEA Sessions

N8 - Cello Bowed - The AEA Sessions

These are the individual tracks from the different videos on http://www.AEAsessions.com. 

96k 24bit wavs. These are raw files with no eq, compression, or effects.

The AEA Sessions is a collaboration between filmmaker and recording engineer Alex Chaloff and AEA Microphones. The motivation behind this project is to pair highly stylized video with pristine audio to showcase some of the finest microphones and musicians in the world.

These tracks were all recorded at the Bridge Recording studio in Los Angeles. For more information on their incredible studio, visit http://www.thebridgerecording.com/.

R44CX - Cello Bowed - The AEA Sessions

Mike Avenaim - recorded with a Pair of N13s through a TRP3 

 Vintage 1965 Ludwig
 Sugar Percussion aluminum snare
 Istanbul 20” signature crash
 Vintage 70s Zildjian hats
 Istanbul Agop 22” trad jazz ride

For more info about the AEA Nuvo N13 ribbon microphone visit: aearibbonmics.com/products/n13/

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: www.ribbonmics.com | www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | www.instagram.com/ribbonmics


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N13 - OVERHEADS AEA TRP3

Hear the AEA Nuvo N13 on Drum Overheads!


Drum Specs: Vintage 70’s Ludwig Standard kit, 6.5”x14” Ludwig Legacy Mahogany snare Zildjian cymbals: 15” K Lite hi-hats, 23” K Sweet Ride, 19” K Sweet crash (prototype), 20” K Dark thin crash.

For more info about the AEA Nuvo N13 ribbon microphone visit: aearibbonmics.com/products/n13/

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: www.ribbonmics.com | www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA Nuvo N13 - TRP3 - Apollo 16 converter

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

N13 Drums Listening Library

Hear the AEA Nuvo N13 on acoustic guitar (Bourgeois Banjo Killer).
For more info about the AEA Nuvo N13 ribbon microphone visit: aearibbonmics.com/products/n13/

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: www.ribbonmics.com | www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA Nuvo N13 - TRP3 - Apollo 16 converter

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

N13 Acoustic Guitar

Hear the AEA N13 on piano (Yamaha U1)

For more info about the AEA Nuvo N13 ribbon microphone visit: aearibbonmics.com/products/n13/

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: www.ribbonmics.com | www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA Nuvo N13 - TRP3 - Apollo 16 converter

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

N13 Upright Piano - Space Pair

This is the isolated track of an AEA R88 mk2 ribbon microphone on the grand piano at Sear Sound studio in New York City. This is the raw file straight off the custom Sear-Avalon preamp with no EQ, compression or other processing applied.

This file accompanies our Fix It In The Mic video about Sear Sound Studios. Watch the video and learn about the setup here: 
http://bit.ly/searsound

Music: Frédéric Chopin - Prelude in E-minor (op. 28: no. 4)
Performer: Roberta Findlay
Recorded by Chris Allen at Sear Sound NYC

Download the high-res 96 kHz / 24 Bit linear wave audio file for best playback quality!

Learn more about the AEA R88 microphone here:
http://www.ribbonmics.com/microphone/legacy-series/r88-mk2

Sear Sound Piano - AEA R88

N28 Acoustic Guitar

N28 Trumpet

N28 Acoustic Guitar 2

N28 Drums Room

N28 Organ (through Leslie)

N28 Bass Trombone

N28 Electric Guitar

N28 Drums Close

N28 Piano

Acoustic Guitar N28 COMPRESSED - RMS, THRESH @ -10dBu, Ratio @ 5.5, Makeup @ 8dB, Dry/Wet @ 75%

Acoustic Guitar N28 COMPRESSED

Drums Room N28 COMPRESSED - Peak Fast, THRESH @ -3dBu, Ratio @ 7.5, Makeup @ 9dB, Dry/Wet @ 75%

Drums Room N28 COMPRESSED

Female Vox 840 COMPRESSED - Peak Slow, THRESH @ -3dBu, Ratio @ 7, Makeup @ 10dB, Dry/Wet @ 100%

Female Vox R84A COMPRESSED

Male Vox KU4 COMPRESSED -  Peak Slow, THRESH @ -7dBu, Ratio @ 8, Makeup @ 10dB, Dry/Wet @ 100%

Male Vox KU4 COMPRESSED

N13 Acoustic Bass COMPRESSED - Peak Fast, THRESH @ -3dBu, Ratio @ LIMIT, Makeup @ 9dB, Dry/Wet @ 50%

N13 Acoustic Bass COMPRESSED

N13 Drums COMPRESSED - Peak Fast, THRESH @ -4dBu, Ratio @ 7.5, Makeup @ 9dB, Dry/Wet @ 75%

N13 Drums COMPRESSED

N22 Kick Alone COMPRESSED - Peak Fast, THRESH @ -10dBu, Ratio @ 8, Makeup @ 10dB, Dry/Wet @ 90%

N22 Kick Alone COMPRESSED

Snare KU5A COMPRESSED - RMS,  THRESH @ -5dBu, Ratio @ 6, Makeup @ 9dB, Dry/Wet @ 100%

Snare KU5A COMPRESSED

TDI Bass - Clean Pick COMPRESSED -  Peak Slow, THRESH @ -10dBu, Ratio @ 8.5, Makeup @ 12dB, Dry/Wet @ 100%

TDI Bass - Clean Pick COMPRESSED

View more pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2uc6c2rh4jr5u0j/AABVW0jQwmnnBAoO-0zztMWxa?dl=0

N8 Spaced Stereo Drums - Steve Albini Electrical Audio

N8 Mono - OH And Kick

Hear the AEA R84 on classical violin. For more info about the AEA R84 ribbon microphone visit: http://bit.ly/2qoBN8t #aeaR84

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: http://www.ribbonmics.com | http://www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | http://www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA R84 - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

Jordan Ann Martone is a freelance violinist, a graduate of California State University Northridge, and has studied under Michael Ferril. She has ben a featured musician in a variety of scoring sessions and has played with many musicians from Carly Rae Jepsen to composer John Williams. Jordan is currently based out of Los Angeles.

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

Violin - R84 - AEA Listening Library

Hear the AEA NUVO N8 on classical violin. For more info about the AEA N8 ribbon microphone visit: http://bit.ly/2qoy0bh
#aeaN8

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: http://www.ribbonmics.com | http://www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | http://www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA N8 - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

Jordan Ann Martone is a freelance violinist, a graduate of California State University Northridge, and has studied under Michael Ferril. She has ben a featured musician in a variety of scoring sessions and has played with many musicians from Carly Rae Jepsen to composer John Williams. Jordan is currently based out of Los Angeles.

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

Violin - N8 - AEA Listening Library

Hear the AEA R44 on male vocals. For more info about the AEA R44 ribbon microphone visit: http://bit.ly/2rqmLn1
#aeaR44

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: http://www.ribbonmics.com | http://www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | http://www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA R44 - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

Jonah Smith is a critically acclaimed session vocalist and performer.  He was a semi-finalist on the television show ‘America’s Got Talent’, and has released several records including his most recent, ‘Stay Close’.  He is currently based out of Los Angeles.

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

Male Vocals - R44 - AEA Listening Library

Hear the AEA R44 on female vocals. For more info about the AEA R44 ribbon microphone visit: http://bit.ly/2rqmLn1
#aeaR44

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: http://www.ribbonmics.com | http://www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | http://www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA R44 - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

A native and current resident of Los Angeles, Sara Leib has been performing and teaching jazz voice for many years. She released her debut album ‘It’s Not The Moon’ in 2003 and has most recently launched her new record ‘Secret Love’ on Origin Records.

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones

Female Vox - R44 - AEA Listening Library

Hear the AEA R84A on female vocals. For more info about the AEA R84A ribbon microphone visit: http://bit.ly/2rqmLn1

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: http://www.ribbonmics.com | http://www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | http://www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA R84A - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

A native and current resident of Los Angeles, Sara Leib has been performing and teaching jazz voice for many years. She released her debut album ‘It’s Not The Moon’ in 2003 and has most recently launched her new record ‘Secret Love’ on Origin Records.

AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps • Handmade in Pasadena, CA, USA (c) #aeamicrophones #aeaR84A

Female Vox - R84A - AEA Listening Library

Drums performed and written by Cameron Miller.

File Information: 96k 24bit wavs. These are raw files with no eq, compression, or effects.

Every mic was run through an RPQ500 through Burl Converters.

The playback via SoundCloud is heavily data-compressed. Download the high-resolution PCM files for best playback quality.

R84 Front Of Kit Mono 4 Feet - Cameron Miller

Hear the AEA KU5A on Male Vocals by the singer of Common Souls. For more info about the AEA KU5A ribbon microphone visit: aearibbonmics.com
#aeaKU5A

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: www.ribbonmics.com | www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA KU5A - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

Male Vocals 4 Inches Pop Screen - KU5A - Listening Library

Hear the AEA KU5A. For more info about the AEA KU5A ribbon microphone visit: aearibbonmics.com
#aeaKU5A

Learn more about AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps: www.ribbonmics.com | www.facebook.com/ribbonmics | www.instagram.com/ribbonmics

Input List: AEA KU5A - AEA RPQ500 Preamp - RME UFX Converter - Nuendo DAW - 96K/24bit

Cameron Miller is a drummer from Whittier, CA. CSULA drum performance alum, he is endorsed by SoulTone Cymbals and Mapex Marching and is the principal Band Director at Rancho-Starbuck Middle School. Cameron performs in the Pasadena-based alternative band Nahneen Kula, and he contributed to the most recent record from rock band Tubby Boots.

Snare - KU5A - Listening Library

Acoustic rhythm guitar loop played by Andy Georges on Takamine EF360-C six string steel guitar. Listen to the same microphone on four different preamps to find out how much (or how little) and what difference the preamp has on the recorded sound.

Microphone: AKG C414 B-XLS (transformerless condenser)
Preamp: Great River ME-1NV (transformer-coupled Class A design)
Converter: Lynx Aurora 16 with FW option.

Recorded by Julian David for AEA (www.juliandavid.org)

For more information go to www.ribbonmics.com

The streamed playback on Soundcloud is of low resolution and heavily data-compressed. Download the 44.1 kHz / 24 Bit linear PCM wave file for optimum sound quality by clicking the "download" button to the right of each sample.

Copyright 2012. Audio Engineering Associates. All rights reserved.

Acoustic Guitar - Great River ME-1NV & AKG C414 B-XLS

Acoustic rhythm guitar loop played by Andy Georges on Takamine EF360-C six string steel guitar. Listen to the same microphone on four different preamps to find out how much (or how little) and what difference the preamp has on the recorded sound.

Microphone: AKG C414 B-XLS (transformerless condenser)
Preamp: Grace Design m101 (transformerless JFET design)
Converter: Lynx Aurora 16 with FW option.

Recorded by Julian David for AEA (www.juliandavid.org)

For more information go to www.ribbonmics.com

The streamed playback on Soundcloud is of low resolution and heavily data-compressed. Download the 44.1 kHz / 24 Bit linear PCM wave file for optimum sound quality by clicking the "download" button to the right of each sample.

Copyright 2012. Audio Engineering Associates. All rights reserved.

Acoustic Guitar - Grace m101 & AKG C414 B-XLS

AEA is the leading manufacturer of high-quality ribbon microphones and microphone preamps. Our acclaimed line of Big Ribbon™ microphones in the RCA tradition is an industry standard and in use around the world. 

AEA is family owned and operated in beautiful Pasadena, California. Proudly independent, we still manufacture all our microphones by hand right here in the United States. 

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