To commemorate 25 years of selling ribbon microphones, Audio Engineering Associates has created the R84 Silver Limited Edition (SLE). Two years ago AEA made a chrome R84 to display at trade shows. Due to popular demand, they've decided to create a limited edition run in honor of twenty-five years of serving the ribbon microphone market. The R84 SLE is limited to a run of only 125 units.

The versatile AEA R84 Silver Limited Edition (SLE) large ribbon microphone is suitable for a wide range of instruments, including brass, strings, percussion, electric guitar and bass. At just 0.00007 of an inch the ultra-thin, low-tension ribbon element of the R84 ensures a quick response, whatever the application. Capable of handling better than 165 dB SPL at higher frequencies, when used on vocals or instruments the R84 offers a performance that is intimate, warm and detailed, yet not ever harsh.

The AEA R84 is supplied in a complete system that includes a shock mount, 6-foot mic cable and sturdy foam-lined carrying case. Weighing-in at under two pounds (0.9 Kg) and measuring eight inches (30 cm) tall and 2.7 inches (7 cm) in diameter.