Sorry but this item is currently unavailable.
Please check back at a later stage.
In 1998, AEA released its first museum-quality reproduction of the iconic RCA 44. AEA honor this legacy with the limited edition homage to the RCA 44BX: the AEA 44-CX 25LE. Complete with a three-position inductor high-pass filter switch and original color-matched transformer case, this unique product recalls the vintage sound of the 44BX with the added benefit of modern components and materials.
Much like the original 44BX, the 44-CX 25LE features an umber gray case and brushed satin plated finish, custom "meatball" logo badge in original RCA font, and brown cabling. Look closely, and you might even spot a color difference in the grille silk, which is slightly more muted to emulate an aged mic. The most exciting feature of the 25LE is the three-position circuit jumper switch at its base. Historically, many broadcasters and musicians alike modded their BXs with similar switches, eliminating the need to open the case for adjustments. Inspired by old RCA schematics of the 44BX’s "reactor" (now commonly referred to as an inductor), our team collaborated closely with Cinemag Transformers to develop the best-sounding inductor- transformer combination. The 25LE model features a 1:32 transformer (rather than our standard 1:28), paired with an inductor that is connected to the secondary of the transformer in various configurations. By switching the toggle on the bottom of the 25LE, you can choose between:
The AEA 44-CX 25LE is a 25th-anniversary limited-edition iteration of the company's vaunted R44 ribbon microphone. An homage to the RCA 44BX ribbon microphone, the 25LE recalls one of the most musical-sounding mics ever built, lending a full, rich sound with smooth highs and warm lows to everything you capture with it. The 25LE was built upon vintage RCA schematics, with a custom CineMag transformer and a period-inspired inductor design. You also get a three-position circuit jumper switch that toggles between various highpass filter settings, much like the modded 44BXs of yesteryear. The 25LE flaunts museum-quality cosmetics, including an umber gray case, a brushed-satin plated finish, an RCA-inspired logo badge, brown cabling, an age-tinted grille, and a bronze investment-cast yoke, which is finished in satin nickel. With the 44-CX 25LE in your mic locker, you'll be able to echo the sound of the 20th century's most iconic recordings.