AEA R44 on Electric Guitar

JHS Pedals

Learning to work the distance of ribbon mic to a source is one of the most important aspects of using a ribbon! 

For these electric guitar recordings, we used a plethora of AEA ribbon mics to show how they sound at their optimal position to a guitar cab. The following list denotes how far the mic was from the speaker:

AEA N22 (2 in)
AEA R44CE (12 in) 
AEA KU4 (4 in)
AEA R84 (6 in)
AEA N8 (6 in)
AEA KU4 (4 in)
AEA R88mk2 (12 in)   

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Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

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

Thanks to JHS Pedals for graciously lending their gear for these samples.

Julien Bitoun / JHS Pedals - N22, N8, R92, R84, R44, KU4

R44 Product Page Playlist

For more information and AEA Session videos, please visit: http://www.AEAsessions.com

Drums performed by Zach Harmon
Cello performed by Artyom Manukyan
Videography and audio by Alex Chaloff

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.

96k 24bit waves. No EQ, compression, or effects.

R44CX - Cello Pizz - 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

This recording features an AEA R44CE twelve inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

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

R44CE - Stratocaster - Jazz, Clean

This recording features an AEA KU4 four inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

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

KU4 - Stratocaster - Jazz, Clean

This recording features an AEA N8 six inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

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

N8 - Stratocaster - Jazz, Clean

This recording features an AEA N22 two inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

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

N22 - Stratocaster - Jazz, Clean

This recording features an AEA R84 six inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

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

R84 - Stratocaster - Jazz, Clean

This recording features an AEA R88mk2 stereo mic twelve inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: 2x AEA RPQ500

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

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

R88mk2 - Stratocaster - Magnatone Panoramic Stereo Amp

R44CE - Stratocaster - Chords, Clean

R44CE - Stratocaster - Clean

This recording features the JHS Firefly fuzz pedal recorded with an AEA R44CE twelve inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

JHS Firefly Settings: Volume 2 o'clock, Bias 10 o'clock, Fuzz 4 o'clock, EQ 11 o'clock

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

R44CE - Jazzmaster - Fuzz - JHS Firefly

This recording features the JHS SuperBolt fuzz pedal recorded with an AEA R44CE twelve inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

JHS Firefly Settings: Volume 2 o'clock, Bias 10 o'clock, Fuzz 4 o'clock, EQ 11 o'clock, Gain Up

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

R44CE - Jazzmaster - Overdrive - JHS SuperBolt

This recording features the JHS Pulp N’ Peel pedal into a JHS Unicorn Panther Cub pedal recorded with an AEA KU4 four inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

JHS Pulp N’ Peel Settings: Volume 3 o'clock, Compression 4 o’clock, Blend 5 o’clock
JHS Panther Cub Settings: Mix 8 o’clock, M.Speed 9 o’clock, F.Back 7 o’clock, Time 4 o’clock, M.Depth 9 o’clock, Ratio Dotted 1/8 Note

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

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

KU4 - Telecaster - JHS Pulp N' Peel & JHS Panther Cub

This recording features the JHS Pulp N’ Peel pedal into a JHS Unicorn Panther Cub pedal recorded with an AEA R44CE twelve inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

JHS Pulp N’ Peel Settings: Volume 3 o'clock, Compression 4 o’clock, Blend 5 o’clock
JHS Panther Cub Settings: Mix 8 o’clock, M.Speed 9 o’clock, F.Back 7 o’clock, Time 4 o’clock, M.Depth 9 o’clock, Ratio Dotted 1/8 Note

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

R44CE - Telecaster - JHS Pulp N' Peel & JHS Panther Cub

This recording features the JHS Pulp N’ Peel pedal into a JHS Unicorn Panther Cub pedal recorded with the back side of an AEA R92 six inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

JHS Pulp N’ Peel Settings: Volume 3 o'clock, Compression 4 o’clock, Blend 5 o’clock
JHS Panther Cub Settings: Mix 8 o’clock, M.Speed 9 o’clock, F.Back 7 o’clock, Time 4 o’clock, M.Depth 9 o’clock, Ratio Dotted 1/8 Note

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

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

R92 Back - Telecaster - JHS Pulp N' Peel & JHS Panther Cub

This recording features the JHS Pulp N’ Peel pedal into a JHS Unicorn Panther Cub pedal recorded with the front side of an AEA R92 six inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

JHS Pulp N’ Peel Settings: Volume 3 o'clock, Compression 4 o’clock, Blend 5 o’clock
JHS Panther Cub Settings: Mix 8 o’clock, M.Speed 9 o’clock, F.Back 7 o’clock, Time 4 o’clock, M.Depth 9 o’clock, Ratio Dotted 1/8 Note

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

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

R92 Front - Telecaster - JHS Pulp N' Peel & JHS Panther Cub

This recording features the JHS Pulp N’ Peel pedal into a JHS Unicorn Panther Cub pedal recorded with the front side of an AEA R84 six inches away from a Magnatone Panoramic Stereo amp.

Julien Bitoun, guitar extraordinaire and head of the guitar department at our French dealer, WoodBrass, played guitar on these tracks. These files were recorded at WoodBrass’ recording studio in Paris, France - www.WoodBrass.com

Preamp: AEA RPQ500

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

JHS Pulp N’ Peel Settings: Volume 3 o'clock, Compression 4 o’clock, Blend 5 o’clock
JHS Panther Cub Settings: Mix 8 o’clock, M.Speed 9 o’clock, F.Back 7 o’clock, Time 4 o’clock, M.Depth 9 o’clock, Ratio Dotted 1/8 Note

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

R84 - Telecaster - JHS Pulp N' Peel & JHS Panther Cub

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

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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.

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Female Vox - R44 - 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.

R44 Front Of Kit Mono 4 Feet - Cameron Miller

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