And owning a pair of them vastly increases the versatility of this outstanding microphone, opening up highly effective stereo recording techniques such as Blumlein. Designed as a lighter, more compact, and lower cost version of the R44, this Swiss Army knife of ribbon mics fits a wide range of applications.. We expect to expand this area with practical illustrations, guides to tracking situations, and actual recording experiences. In 2000, AEA sought to design a more compact, lighter and less expensive version of the hefty, eight-pound RCA 44BX. Bolstered by the signal strength and versatility of its active JFET electronics combined with the posh warmth of AEA's Big Ribbon, the R84A is a must-have for any well-equipped studio. The AEA R84 is an affordable Large Ribbon Geometry (LRG) microphone suitable for use by the most demanding audio professional or hobbyist. This "R84 Zone" is for you and other users to share your experiences. AEA R84 DJV Ribbon Microphone: This variation is a factory modification of the R84 which makes the R84 much more protected from wind blasts and moisture that result from close-up vocal recording/performance. The AEA R84 is one of the most flexible ribbon microphones in use today. We expect to expand this area with practical illustrations, guides to tracking situations, and actual recording experiences. This "R84 Zone" is for you and other users to share your experiences. Though passive ribbon mics like the R84 have always been known for their incredible sound, they also come with certain requirements needed to reach their full sonic potential. The result was the R84, which includes the best of the 44 series in a lower cost, three-pound package. The R84 and original RCA 44 (now the R44C) share the same Big Ribbon element, transformer and other elements in the design. The AEA R84 is an affordable Large Ribbon Geometry (LRG) microphone suitable for use by the most demanding audio professional or hobbyist.