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RCA 44

Ribbon (1948)

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

The Ribbon Mic That Started It All

The RCA 44 is a true icon of recording history—a classic ribbon microphone introduced in the 1930s and still revered today for its incredibly smooth response, rich low-end, and natural tone. At Rupert Street Recording, our vintage 1948 RCA 44 is used to bring unmatched warmth and character to vocals, brass, strings, guitar amps, and room ambience.

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The RCA 44 was the gold standard at studios like Capitol and Columbia Records, used on recordings by Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, and Frank Sinatra. Even today, artists and engineers seeking timeless tone turn to the RCA 44 for its unmistakable sonic signature. Owning this mic is like owning a piece of music history—and we’re lucky to have one in perfect working order.

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The photographs in our gear library feature real images of the actual gear in our collection.

Tape Machines

Our classic tape machine adds rich harmonics, warmth and depth, delivering the timeless sound of analog saturation that digital can’t replicate.

Outboard Gear

From vintage compressors to modern preamps, our outboard gear adds warmth, depth, and character to every recording.

Microphones

From vintage tube classics to modern condensers, our microphone collection ensures pristine clarity, warmth, and precision for vocals, instruments, and beyond.

Keyboards

From iconic analog synths to classic electric pianos, our keyboard collection offers rich textures, warm tones, and dynamic playability for any style of music.

Guitars & Bass

From vintage classics to modern essentials, our guitars and basses deliver rich tone and dynamic playability for any style.

Drums

From vintage acoustic kits to iconic drum machines, our collection delivers deep grooves, rich tones, and dynamic percussion for any genre.

Drum Machines

Explore our collection of vintage and modern drum machines, delivering iconic rhythms and punchy textures for producers, beatmakers, and session players alike.

Amplifiers

Explore Rupert Street Recording’s collection of vintage and modern amplifiers, including Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and more—crafted for ultimate tone and recording versatility.

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