AEA N22 NUVO

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AEA N22 NUVO

AEA

N22 NUVO

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 565713
Brand: AEA
Model: N22 NUVO
Price: $1,428.90

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The AEA N22 NUVO is a seriously impressive ribbon mic, especially for vocals and amplified sources. Its active circuitry makes it surprisingly usable with a wider range of preamps, and the reduced proximity effect is a real boon for live tracking. It's a premium-priced option, but delivers a professional, detailed sound that's hard to beat.

Product Description

  • AEA N22 NUVO
  • Active Ribbon Microphone
  • Ideal for vocals
  • electric guitar
  • bass
  • bass drum
  • acoustic guitar and percussion
  • Polar pattern: Eight
  • 1.8 µm thin aluminium ribbon (4.7 x 59.7 mm)
  • Reduced proximity effect
  • Frequency range: 20 to 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 141 dB SPL (1% THD > 1 kHz)
  • Sensitivity: 8.3 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
  • Output impedance: 92 Ohm
  • Dimensions (H x D): 225 x 410 mm
  • Weight: 0.335 kg
  • Incl. microphone holder
  • protective cover and a carrying case
  • Handmade in USA

*Note:* requires 48 V phantom power.

PROS
  • • Handmade construction ensures quality control and consistent performance.
CONS
  • • Its figure-8 pattern limits versatility for some stereo recording techniques.

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Key Features

Mic Type Active Ribbon Microphone
Polar Pattern Figure-8
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 141 dB SPL (1% THD > 1 kHz)
Sensitivity 8.3 mV/Pa at 1 kHz
Connector XLR
Weight 0.335 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The R84 is more vintage-flavored, while the N22 NUVO offers a cleaner, more modern ribbon sound with greater detail and a tighter low end.
While it has electronics, AEA's build quality is top-notch, and the circuitry is robust. Proper phantom power handling is key, but it's generally reliable.
It can, but the figure-8 pattern might be tricky for stereo recording. It excels at capturing a focused, intimate sound, though, which can be great for solo acoustic performances.

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