Inside the Studio with AEA: Stunning Sound with Ribbons That Inspire

From legendary musicians to rising stars, AEA Ribbon Microphones continue to deliver breathtaking sound in the studio and on stage – and March 2025 has brought us a few powerful reminders of just how magical these mics really are.

We’re sharing highlights from this month’s AEA Big Ribbon Rag, featuring Tyler Bryant, Larkin Poe, The Milk Carton Kids, Madison Cunningham, and Tiny Habits, alongside the remarkable performance and flexibility of the AEA R84, N28, and R88A ribbon microphones.

🎸 Tyler Bryant Talks AEA, and Recording Larkin Poe’s New Album “Bloom”

Musician and producer Tyler Bryant recently spoke with Sweetwater about his studio setup and his go-to microphones – particularly the AEA R84. As the founder of Crosstie Recordings, Tyler is a passionate advocate for ribbon mics, using AEA gear to record Larkin Poe’s new album Bloom.

“Beautiful mics, aren’t they?… Even just looking at that mic inspired me. I was like, I want to sing something into this. I want to play guitar into this.”

Whether he’s tracking vocals, drums, or guitar, the R84’s rich, natural tone and vintage character deliver outstanding results, even when used solo as a drum mic.

AEA R88 and R44 in action at Tyler Bryant's Crosstie Recordings (1)

AEA R88 and R44 in action at Tyler Bryant's Crosstie Recordings (2)

AEA R88 and R44 in action at Tyler Bryant's Crosstie Recordings (3)

🎥 Watch Larkin Poe perform live at AmericanaFest ⬇️

📸 Follow Tyler Bryant on Instagram

🎤 The Milk Carton Kids & Madison Cunningham Perform ‘Michigan’ with AEA N28

One mic. One unforgettable performance.

Watch The Milk Carton Kids and Madison Cunningham breathe new life into their song Michigan – recorded with just one AEA N28 ribbon mic. The sound is warm, full, and incredibly dynamic – capturing every nuance in a live acoustic setting.

🎥 Watch the full live performance ⬇️

And guess what? The AEA N28 is now in stock and shipping, so you can bring that same sound into your own studio.

📦 Contact us for more details or simply order yours today on our website!

🎶 Tiny Habits Shine in Berklee’s Two Track Series with the AEA R88A

The R88A stereo ribbon mic continues to impress – this time as the mic of choice for Berklee College of Music’s Two Track video series. The concept? One mic. One continuous camera take. Pure musical magic.

Featured this month: Tiny Habits, whose gorgeous harmonies come to life through the immersive stereo sound of the AEA R88A. Big shoutout to Notable Studios for making this series shine.

🎧 Watch Tiny Habits on YouTube ⬇️

🎙 Explore the AEA R88 Series Microphones

🛒 AEA Ribbon Mics Available Now

If you’re inspired by these artists and recordings, it’s the perfect time to invest in the best.

AEA R84 – Classic tone, studio versatility
AEA N28 – Compact, natural, perfect for acoustic sessions
AEA R88A – Stunning stereo detail for ensembles, choirs, and film sound

🎙 Visit our microphone section or contact us for expert recommendations.

Let’s bring your sound to life – just like the pros!

Products In brandAEA /