AEA N22 NUVO Series Phantom-Powered Near-field Ribbon Microphone

AEA N22

The AEA N22 is a ribbon microphone that was designed with the singer-songwriter musician in mind. This microphone is great for many different applications including vocals, acoustic guitar and percussion to name a few. The N22 provides a great ribbon tone without the need for EQ, just like the RCA 44, the N22 was designed by listening first and measured only after experienced musicians and engineers confirmed that the microphone sounded great. This mic is a professional tool that holds up to the highest standards of recording making it a must in every professional studio.

Features

• Designed with singer-songwriters, musicians, and home studios in mind
• Top end clarity of a condenser with a ribbon’s smoothness
• Custom German toroidal transformer for 12dB more gain
• Highly protected ribbon for close-up use and live use with minimal proximity effect
• Phantom powered electronics for optimal performance with any preamp

Specifications

• Weight with Cable: 1 lb 13 oz (810 g)
• Weight with case: 12 oz (335 g)
• 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 Thickness:  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 Sensitivity: 6.2 mV/Pa (-33.5 dBV) into unloaded circuit
• 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