MICROPHONE HEAVEN is REAL!

[@KohleAudioKult]

Which ribbon mics do you guys use on drums and guitars? Let me know! 🤘

[@Producelikeapro]

The AEA KU5A is absolutely superb on guitars!!

[@mirkomarkovic3438]

Coles, coles, coles & coles

[@bobdhoffnar]

For drums I put an AEA 88 out in front of the drums about 5 feet away to get an overall accurate picture. Sometimes it’s almost perfect and add very little. I also use it as an overhead. I think of the 88 as a way to capture what is really there in a friendly way. It has an elusive musical quality. When I’m mixing drums the 88 tracks usually become the starting point. I also use 121’s on guitars pretty often.

[@KohleAudioKult]

@@bobdhoffnarI fully agree. The 88 has become a drum room industry standard. But I was surprised how good it sounded as overheads. I ended up using it in my AEA drum session.

[@Krypt666Norway]

SE VR2 and Royer R-101 Both are killer!

[@asymmetrymedia9838]

I will never tire of hearing passionate people talk about their craft. It really makes me appreciate the music gear i have even more.

[@KohleAudioKult]

Same here!

[@hendricksam]

The quality of that mic during the interview is everything!

[@iainchan]

They are wearing lavs too, but yes the mic in the room does sound really good great and full

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely Amazing episode! Great work!

[@KohleAudioKult]

Great mics and great people! You should check out that place.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Really want to go!@@KohleAudioKult

[@yosoysoloyo4024]

I love this personal side of the manufacturing process. It adds value to a microphone or any other piece of equipment when you know more about how it was made and by whom...

[@Batmonthesequel]

A client brought a tele e251 to shootout against some of our mics. We used our u87, Mojave MA-200, an R84 and her 251. We were incredibly picky in the shootout. She, frustratedly, felt much more free, open, and pleased with the sound of the r84. Amazing microphones

[@tekis0]

Outstanding KAK! I cannot believe you recorded drums, heavy drums, with ALL ribbon mics!! I WILL be downloading those multi's. This was also a fantastic look at AEA too. Thanks!!

[@shaharbar]

Great video, so refreshing to see people who know their shit inside out! Definitely a craft!

[@jason.martin]

I loved all the technically discussion at the end!

[@ChristianMoses]

I'm actually kind of shocked at how good that interview mic sounded. I think it sounded more realistic than if I was sitting there. WTF...

[@KohleAudioKult]

The figure of 8 patterns is also perfect for interview scenarios.

[@BcBaxley]

YOU SOB...All I want now in life is a Hapas Guitar, and a AEA Mic 😂I love supporting likewise weirdo passionate people🍻🤘

[@KohleAudioKult]

Haha! Great companies indeed. More content from both Hapas and AEA on this channel soon!

[@tobiaswinter1358]

Very interesting video, great insights!

[@legacyShredder1]

I've got a feeling I own at least a pair of every mic you're going to mention. In this digital world ribbon mics and a few pieces of hardware are keeping the life in music.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's an excellent point indeed!

[@KohleAudioKult]

Wow! Which ribbon mics do you use for heavy guitars?

[@shaharbar]

I don’t know, all those mics and cabs can be captured as a digital IRs…

[@legacyShredder1]

@@KohleAudioKult If we're specifically talking about the AEA brand I really like the KU5A on really bright speakers and sources. The Nuvo N22 can be great up close along with the R84A. However I think they shine when pulled back off the cab a bit, and in that case I really love the R44 and R84. If I'm recording a stereo guitar setup or trying to get the microphone to sum multiple speakers and cabs I'll use the R88.

[@legacyShredder1]

@@shaharbar You're right, but what about the rest of the band? Drums, vocals, percussion, acoustic? Also, if I rely on IRs then I'm bound by the work and creativity of another person. I like ground up recording where the producer, engineer, and artists determines what is right for that specific song or album in that specific point in time.

[@nickolasgough8529]

Cool microphone company!🎙 The garbage truck outtake at the end was hilarious! 🤣

[@billyhughes9776]

As some others have said I love listening to companies like this and the people that work for them -- so passionate and proud. Their work drives other small businesses and it really is a beautiful thing. I'd really like to have one or more of their microphones at some point. Obviously they sound amazing but are aesthetically beautiful. The end of the video was great, lol! Taking out the trash!! Thanks Kohle.

[@KohleAudioKult]

Glad you like it Billy! As nice as it is to have all that affordable Chinese gear these days (especially for people who simply can't afford the high end stuff), it's very inspiring to see companies like AEA!

[@billyhughes9776]

@@KohleAudioKult I'm eyeing up a used KU5A -- would love to add that to my mic locker!

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

I have the AEA 88. It’s so sweet. I really want the 44

[@benjlarsen]

Hey, nice video again, I hope you'll show the reamp box and AB box you use when you reamp. Can't wait to see this one. Thanx for your work

[@KohleAudioKult]

I'll show the entire signal path!

[@benjlarsen]

@@KohleAudioKult Great,, thanx a lot, I can't wait to see what you use and how you use it.

[@UseTheSupeRsonic]

I loooove ribbon mics

[@KohleAudioKult]

Welcome to the party! 😇❤️

[@Mic_Locker_Talk]

Great video! You can never go wrong with e Big Ribbon Mic!

[@KohleAudioKult]

Nothing more sexy

[@SimonKranzDrums]

I love those nerdy interviews, keep them coming! Am Ende des Videos musste ich allerdings mal wieder feststellen, wie ungewohnt es ist, wenn Kohle Deutsch spricht, hab mich total ans Englisch gewöhnt. 😅

[@KohleAudioKult]

Geht mir auch so! 🤘😇

[@bigmike2149]

Hell yea! Loved this video bro. Ribbon is essential when recording amps these days. Gotta have at least one in the arsenal. 🤘🔥🔥

[@KohleAudioKult]

The shoot-outen the guitar cab was highly interesting. The video will be released soon

[@Crrrr0wFire]

"Deswegen stehen bei uns zwei Leute hinten drauf" 🤣 great outro

[@KohleAudioKult]

Haha! Lohnt sich immer bis zum Ende zu gucken 😇

[@KlemmMusicTechnology]

Great insight! Nice people, great microphones! 🤘

[@KohleAudioKult]

Absolutely! 🤘

[@NicGarrison]

Excellent video and super enlightening. I am both impressed by and now a fan of AEA. I currently use a Sterling ST170 active ribbon as one of my overheads covering crash, splash, and ride cymbals. I think it does the trick... For now. Rock on 🤘🔥🧡🤘

[@KreativeDevices]

🔥

[@nogoogleplus]

R92 is excellent for guitar amps/cabs

[@KohleAudioKult]

I found out exactly that!

[@rickybrenay6249]

Need more nerd talking!

[@darrylweller6143]

Want to get a mic for my guitar cabinet, overdrive tone, thinking of the ku5A or n22, hard to decide without trying it. Want to here the re amp session

[@KohleAudioKult]

Yeah, that video is gonna give you a good overview

[@taleg1]

The price for AEA microphones are 3 times higher inEU than in the US.. and I do wonder where those all that extra money go?

[@drumtours2226]

AEA R88 mk2: Sweetwater 2528,9 - 2299$ + tax (depends on what state you are in, let's say 10%) Thomann: 2799 including tax When you calculate the import duty on it (tax), the exchange rate fluctuations (exchanging costs money) and the shipping it is not much more. I imported some drum stuff from the US to EU in the past. It is not worth the hassle.

[@KohleAudioKult]

I don't see a significant difference to be honest. You can check the Thomann and Sweetwater prices in the links in the description!

[@newrockorder]

Congrats. And next month you'll have found another one ;-)

[@timsarlos6403]

Deswegen stehen bei uns zwei Leute hinten drauf… 😂😂😂 ich hau mich weg

[@KohleAudioKult]

🚚🤘😇

[@tvdylan]

Kristien Ribbon Kohle !! haa

[@hatingheals]

nice mics expensive AF!

[@snowandcoal]

*Hell

[@kimseniorb]

f them and their prices. its literally an effing slice of ribbon and thats all there is to it.

[@in.der.welt.sein.]

And transformer, screen, magnets, motor assembly, body, mounting threads

[@codycreepcore]

@@in.der.welt.sein. and human labour

[@imslicc]

any recommendations for a good cheap ribbon? coles 4038 style :D ?

[@matthewwolf1793]

The AEA KU5a is relatively affordable, especially if you find a good used one... and it is phenomenal!