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AEA N22 NUVO Series Active Ribbon Microphone Stereo Kit

A mix-ready ribbon boasting a unique polished tone along with that classic ribbon smoothness.

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Introducing the AEA N22 NUVO series phantom-powered ribbon microphone

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AEA's owner Wes Dooley explains how the N22 phantom-powered ribbon mic was conceived and how it was inspired by the design philosophies of RCA. The video gives an overview of the key features of the N22 and provides details about the design, development, and testing process at the AEA shop in Pasadena, CA. Hear from musicians like the Australian singer-songwriter Jordie Lane or experienced engineers like Ronan Chris Murphy why they like to use the N22 for their recording. The AEA N22 was designed with the singer-songwriter musician in mind. Hard working artists, honing their musical craft for many years, feel strongly about their personal tone, so they need a microphone that translates their signature sound in a recording. The N22 delivers on exactly those key points - providing a great ribbon tone without the need for EQ in most applications. Most importantly, the N22 was designed by listening first, and measuring only after experienced musicians told us the microphone sounded great.Bridging the gap between vintage and modern, ribbon and condenser, studio and live, the N22 is the perfect companion for musicians and engineers alike. The N22 is the first member of AEA's NUVO series of microphones. Rooted in the RCA tradition just like other AEA ribbons, all NUVO microphones are designed to offer a fresh approach to the ribbon transducer and represent Wes Dooley's take on the evolution of the ribbon microphone.

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The AEA N22 was designed with the singer-songwriter musician in mind. Hard working artists, honing their musical craft for many years, feel strongly about their personal tone, so they need a microphone that translates their signature sound in a recording. The N22 delivers on exactly those key points - providing a great ribbon tone without the need for EQ in most applications. Most importantly, the N22 was designed by listening first, and measuring only after experienced musicians told us the microphone sounded great.

Bridging the gap between vintage and modern, ribbon and condenser, studio and live, the N22 is the perfect companion for musicians and engineers alike.

Featuring the same Big Ribbon technology that has earned AEA its reputation, the N22 offers an incredible sound in close-mic applications like acoustic and electric guitars, piano, vocals, and drums. With phantom-powered JFET electronics and a custom German transformer the N22 achieves optimal performance with a wide range of preamps including USB or Firewire audio interfaces in home studio setups. The highly protected pure aluminum ribbon allows for using the N22 in live sound applications and vocal recording without the need for an additional pop-filter. At well under $1,000 street price it delivers a handcrafted US-made microphone built to last a lifetime.

The N22 is the first member of AEA's NUVO series of microphones. Rooted in the RCA tradition just like other AEA ribbons, all NUVO microphones are designed to offer a fresh approach to the ribbon transducer and represent Wes Dooley's take on the evolution of the ribbon microphone.

AEA’s NUVO Series Stereo Kit enables serious musicians and engineers to rapidly set up and accurately record in stereo on a single stand. The NUVO Stereo Kit consists of either two matched N22s or two matched N8s, and comes with all of the accessories necessary to easily configure the figure-eight microphones in Blumlein and near-coincident. Using AEA's SMS Stereo Bar and NUVO Microphone Coupler enables the user to arrange their N22s in a precise and accurate Blumlein array.

- Specifically designed for singer-songwriters, musicians, and home studios.
- Bridging the gap between the top end clarity of a condenser and the classic tone of a ribbon.
- Phantom-powered electronics for optimal performance with any preamp.
- Highly protected ribbon for close-up use and live sound applications.
- Featuring the same Big Ribbon technology as the AEA R44 and R84 microphones.
- 100% handcrafted in Pasadena, CA.

Included: 2 N22 Microphones, SKB carrying case, SMS Stereo Bar, 2 Nuvo Windscreens, and Blumlein Coupler

SMS Stereo Bar, 2 Nuvo Windscreens, and Blumlein Coupler

Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Directional Pattern: Bidirectional
Frequency Range: < 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL: 141 dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
Sensitivity: 6.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz, no load)
Rated Impedance: 92 Ω broadband
Rated Load Impedance: 1.0 kΩ or greater
Phantom power: P48 phantom power, 7 mA
Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure at the front of the microphone.
Off Axis Response: Bidirectional

Level changes with angle of incidence, but

frequency response is consistent.

Up to 90 dB rejection at 90 / 270 degrees

Transducer Element

Material: Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon
Thickness: 1.8 μm
Width: 0.185 in (4.7 mm)
Length: 2.35 in (59.7 mm)

Microphone Dimensions

Height: 8.83 in (32.4 cm)
Width: 1.62 in (11.7 cm)
Depth: 1.62 in (9.5 cm)
Weight: 12 oz (335 g)
Shipping weight: 1 lb 13 oz (810 g)
Connector: XLR-3M

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