AEA AEA N22 User manual

{ THE MISSING LINK IN YOUR RECORDING }
• Specifically designed for singer-songwriters, muscians 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 RibbonTM technology as the AEA R44 and R84
microphones.
• 100% handcrafted in Pasadena, CA
{HOW IS THE N22 DIFFERENT FROM OTHER RIBBON MICROPHONES?}
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 new
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.
{WHAT IS UNDER THE HOOD?}
Featuring the same Big RibbonTM technology that has earned AEA its reputation, the N22
offers an incredible sound in close-mic applications like acoustic and electric guitars,
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 $899 street price it delivers a
handcrafted US-made microphone built to last a lifetime.
{ABOUT THE NUVO SERIES}
The N22 is the first member of AEA’s NUVO series. 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 N22 is a huge success!
Our FOH and monitor guys
now want to buy a pair each.”
Hanan Rubinstein, guitar player for
Alicia Keys, after trying the N22 for his
live electric guitar setup.
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Specifications:
Operating Principle:
Directional Pattern:
Frequency Range:
Maximum SPL:
Sensitivity:
Rated Impedance:
Rated Load Impedance:
Phantom power:
Polarity:
Off Axis Response
Transducer Element
Material:
Thickness:
Width:
Length:
Microphone Dimensions:
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
Shipping weight:
Connector:
Manufactured by AEA Ribbon Mics & Preamps
1029 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena, California 91104, USA
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.ribbonmics.com
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Options
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Accessories
Included:
Storage/shipping case, microphone stand clip,
custom protective mic sleeve, user manual
Limited Warranty:
One year parts and labor, shipping not included.
Extended to three years if product is registered
with AEA.
1.38”
8.83”
1.62”
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AEA N22 Frequency Response
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Frequency (Hz)
Data below 200 Hz omitted due to measuring room restrictions.
0 dBr is equivalent to 6.2 mV/Pa at 1 kHz.
Normalized to 0 dBr at 1 kHz.
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dB 30°
60°
90°
120°
150°
180°
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10000Hz
4000Hz
2000Hz
1000Hz
500Hz
200Hz
Directivity
Pressure gradient transducer
Bidirectional
< 20 Hz to 20 kHz
141 dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)
6.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz, no load)
92 Ω broadband
1.0 kΩ or greater
P48 phantom power, 7 mA
Pin 2 high for positive pressure at the
front of the microphone.
Bidirectional
Level changes with angle of incidence, but
frequency response is consistent.
Up to 90 dB rejection at 90 / 270 degrees
Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon
1.8 µm
0.185 in (4.7 mm)
2.35 in (59.7 mm)
8.83 in (32.4 cm)
1.62 in (11.7 cm)
1.62 in (9.5 cm)
12 oz (335 g)
1 lb 13 oz (810 g)
XLR-3M