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Active Ribbon Microphone with 2.35" Ribbon, Figure-8 Polar Pattern, Custom German-made Transformer, Carry/Storage Case, Stand Clip, and Protective Sleeve
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An Active Ribbon Mic From AEA

AEA welcomes the N8 to the growing family of Nuvo ribbon mics. In an industry where the technology changes almost daily, the Nuvo line from AEA celebrates the ribbon microphone's tradition of the clear, natural sound you get when you use a ribbon transducer, but without the worries of fragility and distortion their ancestors exhibited. As you can imagine, the Sweetwater Studios mic vault holds a treasure trove of sonic choices, and we can always depend on our AEA ribbon mics for intelligible, organic sound. Put the AEA N8 ribbon mic's depth and focus into your next mix.

AEA N8 Ribbon Microphone at a Glance:
  • Classic ribbon sound for your recordings
  • Versatile and durable recording tool
  • AEA evolves the ribbon mic
Classic ribbon sound for your recordings

The N8 shares the same Big Ribbon as the R44, so you can be sure that you are getting true, quality ribbon transducer response and behavior. But the N8 is more than just an "R44 lite", and has a voice that's truly its own. Using phantom-powered electronics and a custom German transformer, the N8 gives you extraordinary detail without distortion - it doesn't just make great-sounding recordings, it's a mic that gives you the same sound you hear when you're standing next to your source! The aluminum ribbon gives you clear, warm sound for your recordings while giving you plenty output for effective processing.

Versatile and durable recording tool

Fragile. If that's the first thing that comes to mind, or even the second, when you talk about ribbon microphones, you're living in the past. The N8 is designed to bring ribbon mic sound wherever you need it. Need detail and warmth from a string section? Done. You'll capture the warmth of the cellos and the detailed highs of every violin. Clarity and response in your vocals? You got it! No muddy diaphragm you have to EQ the life into during mixdown. Want natural, focused, distortion-free sound for a remote recording? Here it is. Even over long cable runs, the N8 handles it all with ease. It's the ribbon microphone that's built to withstand the rigors of recording life, whether that's in the corner of your bedroom, a professional tracking studio, or as a part of your mobile recording rig.

AEA evolves the ribbon mic

1998 saw a new player enter the ribbon microphone manufacturing game - AEA. Established by engineers and technicians that had been repairing classic RCA ribbon mics since before 1976, AEA set out to not just pay homage to, but to faithfully reproduce the sound and performance of the original RCA 44 ribbon microphone. And to the acclaim of former RCA engineers, they accomplished just that. The new designs, the Nuvo series N8 amongst them, impart the classic quality and response you only get from a ribbon transducer into your tracks by engineering them with the durability and versatility that you as a modern recordist demand.

AEA N8 Ribbon Microphone Features:
  • Phantom powered electronics for optimal performance with any preamp
  • Unobtrusive looks mean you don't have to sacrifice sound quality for video recordings
  • Uses the same Big Ribbon element as the R44 to give you classic ribbon response and sound
  • Includes protective sleeve for mic, stand clip, and a carrying case
  • Requires +48V phantom power
Get the ribbon sound for your own recordings with AEA's Nuvo series N8 mic!

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Ribbon
  • Ribbon Type: Aluminum 1.8-micron width
  • Mono/Stereo: Mono
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 141dB
  • Output Impedance: 92 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 8.3 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
  • Connector: XLR
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Dimensions: 8.83" x 1.62"
  • Weight: 0.75 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Storage Case, Microphone Stand Clip, Custom Protective Mic Sleeve
  • Manufacturer Part Number: N8

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Rated 5/5

Love this Mic!

I finally found a mic that captured what i heard. I like to record vocals and acoustic guitar and this mic does what i wanted. I wanted something uncolored and as natural as possible.
Rated 5/5

AEA N8 Ribbon Microphone

Jared Kalish recommended this mic when I told him I was looking for a versatile ribbon mic to help in my acoustic guitar vocal oriented productions in my project studio. I have two other ribbon mics, and have to say this is the cream of the crop. This mic is not a one trick pony. I use it with great results on acoustic guitar, vocals, mandolin, upright bass, piano, and the kitchen sink. The sonic picture this mic provides is both warm and detailed and exactly what one needs when looking for the natural un hyped high end and natural sounding detail that ribbons traditionally have provided. I highly recommend this mic !!! I wish I had two.....
Music background: Musician /recording engineer
Rated 5/5

Wow!

Outstanding microphone, so detailed and beautiful sounding! It's like having a condenser only it is not and it has the character of a ribbon mic. The recorded sound is pleasant, pure, pristine and true to what you hear. I think you will be hearing a lot about these mics in the future. Try one, I think you will be amazed.

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Charlie Davis

The AEA N8 is the first ribbon mic I've used that doesn't suffer from any of the typical shortcomings of most ribbons. It gives me plenty of output, so it works great with any preamp. The N8 is also full range, so I don't have to pair it with another mic to capture something well. I've used it on a variety of sources now and it just hasn't stopped amazing me.
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