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AEA Ribbon Mics

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AEA Ribbon Mics Inc is an American audio equipment manufacturing company that manufactures ribbon microphones based in Pasadena, California. AEA (Audio Engineering Associates) was established by Wes Dooley in 1965 as a record label.[1][2] Starting in 1976, AEA began repairing and servicing RCA 44BX ribbon microphones.[3][4] AEA models include R44, R84, R92, and R88.[5]

Awards and recognition

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AEA R44C received NAMM Tec Award in 2017.[3]

AEA was a finalist of the 39th Annual TEC Awards.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Wes Dooley: An Audio Pioneer with a Strong Connection to History - Broadcast Beat". broadcastbeat. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ "Wes Dooley: Behind the Gear". tapeop.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  3. ^ a b "Audio Engineering Associates/ AEA R44-C Ribbon Microphone | TEC Awards". www.tecawards.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  4. ^ Silverstein, David (2017-05-18). "The story of the man behind the RCA 44 and 77 ribbon microphones". Audio Hertz. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  5. ^ "The Importance Of Being Loud: Ohma is here to change the microphone as you know it". MusicTech. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  6. ^ International, Audio Media (2023-10-13). "NAMM announces finalists of 39th Annual TEC Awards". Audio Media International.
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