AEA KU5A

The supercardioid KU5A breaks new ground in ribbon technology with its acutely focused directionality that rejects bleed from other instruments, room reflections, and loud ambience in the studio and on stage.

As a near-field ribbon designed for close range recording, the KU5A delivers the low-end heft and pronounced midrange one expects of AEA ribbons and with moderate, manageable proximity effect. Vocalists can sing directly into the grill of the KU5A, as its interior components are the most protected of any in the AEA lineup.

The KU5A is equipped with active electronics, fit for any preamp in the studio and on the road, as well as an integrated high-pass filter to roll off low end in close range recording applications.

• Supercardioid polar pattern that rejects room tone and instrument bleed

• Detailed, extended top end with ribbon smoothness and warmth

• Supreme durability for close-range, outdoor, and live use

• Active electronics and custom transformer optimized for all preamps

• Front address design with built-in yoke is simple to position

• Integrated high-pass filter switch reduces proximity effect at close-range

• Matte black finish is discreet on camera

• Active supercardioid ribbon microphone

• Frequency response: <20 Hz to >20 kHz

• Maximum SPL: 135 dB SPL (1% THD >1 kHz)

• Sensitivity: -43 dBV (at 1 kHz, no load)

• Output impedance: 92 ohm

• Requires 48V phantom power (7 mA)

• Integrated high-pass filter: 6 dB/octave at 283 Hz

• Durable end-address design with built-in yoke mount

• Dimensions: 8 in (20.3 cm) height, 3 in (7.6 cm) width

• Weight: 2 lb 9.8 oz (1.19 kg)

• Includes 3-meter captive cable with XLR connector

• Suitable for studio and live applications