Reynolds A-Type 8 specification
Reynolds A-Type 8 – specification
Eight-capsule hybrid second-order A-Format ambisonic microphone, hand-built by Jack Reynolds in the UK. Encodes to second-order B-Format (ACN, SN3D) with the supplied Atmoky/Reynolds A→B encoder plug-in.
Acoustic
| Array | Eight matched 14 mm cardioid pre-polarised condenser capsules, 16.5 mm array radius |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 78 dB per capsule |
| Sensitivity | −21 dB (±3 dB) at 1 kHz |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 127 dB SPL |
Electrical
| Power | 24–48 V phantom (IEC 61938) on all eight channels, about 3 mA per channel |
| Outputs | Eight balanced, transformer-less outputs on colour-coded Neutrik XX XLR-3M tails; output electronics in the XLR barrel |
| Output impedance | 30–50 Ω |
| Channel colours | 1 red, 2 orange, 3 yellow, 4 green, 5 blue, 6 purple, 7 grey, 8 white; tails also numbered |
Connector systems
Each microphone is built for one of two connector systems, chosen at purchase. Every cable is handmade by Jack Reynolds.
| LEMO 2B 10-pin | Slim, light system. Canford BBC-spec 10-core shielded cable, 3 m or 5 m (5, 6, 8 and 10 m sold separately; custom lengths on request), to a LEMO 2B 10-pin to 50 cm XLR tails breakout. Required for the Cinela Pianissimo kit, which adds a 50 cm Agilink link cable inside the windshield. |
| LEMO 3B 16-pin | Heavier, bulkier cable. One-piece Mogami multipair cable from the LEMO 3B 16-pin connector to 50 cm XLR tails, 3 m (5 and 10 m sold separately; custom lengths on request). |
The two systems are not interchangeable.
Mechanical
| Body | SLS 3D-printed bio-based PA11 nylon, nickel-coated for shielding and durability; Sorbothane capsule isolation |
| Weight | 85 g, microphone only |
| Mount | Radius RAD-2 shockmount, Reynolds edition, 19/25 mm clips (supplied) |
| Wind protection | Custom Rycote BBG windshield and Rycote Windjammer (supplied); Cinela Pianissimo available as a kit |
In the box
A-Type 8 microphone, cable system as selected, 50 cm colour-coded Neutrik XX XLR tails, custom Rycote BBG windshield, Rycote Windjammer, Radius RAD-2 shockmount, rugged flight case, Atmoky/Reynolds A→B encoder plug-in (macOS and Windows VST).
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Reynolds Microphones Ltd, registered in England and Wales no. 09106685. Registered office: 25 Baker Drive, Bishop's Stortford, Herts CM23 4ST. jack@reynoldsmicrophones.com · 07889 727365. Last revised November 2026.