AEA N8 NUVO Series Phantom-Powered Far-field Ribbon Microphone

AEA N8

Due to the success of the N22 the AEA N8 was designed to be the most open sounding ribbon microphone ever made. The N 22 is the perfect ribbon mic for drum overhead or room mics, strings, orchestras and much more. AEA have employed a similar design philosophy as the famous R88 ribbon mic allowing the N8 to achieve amazing transparency when capturing sound with a superior transient response making this mic the perfect addition to your studio collection.

Features

• Open and natural
• Designed for far-field: overheads, strings, and room mics
• Unobtrusive, discreet and video friendly look
• The same Big Ribbon™ as the R44
• Phantom powered electronics for optimal performance with any preamp
• 100% manufactured in Pasadena, CA

Specifications

• Included: Storage / shipping case, microphone stand clip, custom protective mic sleeve, user manual
• Limited Warranty: One year parts and labour, shipping not included. Three year extended warranty if the product is registered.
• Height: 8.83” (32.4 cm)
• Width: 1.62” (4.1 cm)
• Depth: 1.62” (4.1 cm)
• Ribbon Thickness: 1.8 μ (0.0000018 m) of pure aluminium
• Ribbon Width: 0.185” (4.7 mm)
• Ribbon Length: 2.35” (59.7 mm)
• Operating Principle: Pressure gradient microphone
• Directional Pattern: Bidirectional or Figure-of-8
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 141 dBSPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
• Output Impedance: 92 Ω broadband
• Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0 kΩ or greater
• Powering: P48 phantom power, 7 mA
• Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure at the front of the microphone.
• Connector: XLR-3M