
AEA Ribbon Mics and Preamps | Handmade in Pasadena, CA
Innovation Founded On Legacy
Quality ribbon microphones and preamps that reflect your sound the way you hear it
When you purchase an AEA microphone, you connect with the proud history and exciting future of the world’s finest ribbon mics. At the heart of all our products is a promise to deliver creative tools of the highest quality and craftsmanship possible, a promise inherited from our predecessor, RCA. Our team sets out to craft ribbon microphones that authentically capture the sound that resonates most with the modern musician and engineer, an honest sound. Made from the highest quality components in America, our line of ribbon microphones and preamps meets the diverse needs of artists in virtually any studio and live sound environment.
our story




- OneMic, Videos
OneMic: The Imaginaries

- OneMic, Videos
OneMic: Belleville

Serious Gear for Serious Musicians
Owning an AEA product means that you are serious about what you do and that you want to use gear made with the same love and dedication as your music.
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Our Mission
Selecting the right mic is like selecting an instrument, and your microphone is a true extension of your instrument. For over 20 years, AEA’s goal has been to create the best microphones and preamps to bring the imaginations of musicians and engineers to life.
Our Story
AEA ARTISTS


- Artists
Chris Taylor / Grizzly Bear

- Artists
Jeff Tweedy / Wilco

- Artists
Josh Block / Leon Bridges








