If you are new to ribbons, you are in for a treat! Experienced users have discovered the R84 is an outstanding general-purpose microphone, ideally suited for solo and accent work. It is hard to find an application where this mic does not shine. It is a fine example of the natural sound and figure-8 directional sensitivity a quality ribbon mic delivers.
Documentation
View the R84/A840 Manual
View the R84 Technical Sheet
Read the article, "The Bidirectional Microphone: A Forgotten Patriarch" (PDF)
"A beautiful, well crafted design and appearance. Excellent on male vocal and rock guitars."
– Stewart Bird
"I love my R84! It is my favorite mic"
– Frank McGing
"Beautiful natural sound"
– Fred Opie
"These are awesome microphones! Truly world class ribbons."
– Wiley Ross
"This was money well spent!"
– Larry Hansen
"Amazing mic for acoustic guitar, vocals and strings! Love it, great value."
– Carl-Johan Stenerloev
"They deliver true quality sound on everything I try them on."
– Elof Loelv
"incredible vocal mic."
– Stephen Terry
"The R84 is like butter. I love it."
– Wil Burns
"The R84 sounds very friendly and smooth."
– Mikko Tillander
