The AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone is a modern near-field and active ribbon mic with a rugged lightweight design, extended top-end clarity, and reduced proximity effect making it perfect for close miking of instruments.
The AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone is a modern ribbon mic that challenges expectations of traditional ribbon technology and can reframe the way you record with ribbons. It delivers clarity and balance in frequency response, even when positioned just inches from the source, and can stand alone in a mix without the need for the blending additional mic signals due to its extended top-end.
A New Approach
The AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone can be positioned inches away from an instrument and retain a balanced sound with extended top end while avoiding the room tone that can cause problems in smaller spaces or iso booths. This is what makes the AEA N22 special. It exhibits a high-frequency bump at 3kHz making it ideal for recording vocals, electric guitar, bass cabs, kick drum, acoustic guitar, and percussion. It is best to think of the AEA N22’s placement in terms of inches instead of feet. The AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone naturally reduces proximity effect while also avoiding the room tone that can cause problems in smaller spaces or iso booths. Naturally rolling off the low-end before it hits the ribbon creates a much different sound than using electronic equalization to roll off the low-end in post.
AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone Features
- Extended top end with a ribbon’s classic warmth
- Near-field ribbon mic with reduced proximity effect
- Balanced frequency response at 1 to 18 inches from the source
- Compact, lightweight design with rugged durability
- Active electronics and custom transformer optimized for all preamps
- Made in the U.S.A.
AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone Specifications
- Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient Transducer
- Directional Pattern: Bidirectional
- Frequency Range: < 20 Hz to > 20 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 141 dB SPL (1% Third Harmonic > 1 kHz)
- Sensitivity: 8.3 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz, No Load)
- Output Impedance: 92 Ω Broadband
- Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0 kΩ or Greater
- Phantom Power: P48 Phantom Power, 7 mA
- Polarity: Pin 2 High for Positive Pressure at the Front of the Microphone
- Polar Response: Native Bidirectional, Figure-of-8 Pattern
- Horizontal: Up to 90 dB Rejection at Right Angles to the Front / Back Axis
- Vertical: Level Changes with Angle of Incidence, but Frequency Response is Consistent
- Transducer Element Material: Pure aluminum Corrugated Ribbon
- Thickness: 1.8 μm
- Width: 0.185 in (4.7 mm)
- Length: 2.35 in (59.7 mm)
- Mic Dimensions:
- Height: 8.83 in (22.5 cm)
- Width: 1.62 in (11.7 cm)
- Depth: 1.62 in (9.5 cm)
- Weight: 12 oz (335 g)
- Connector: XLR-3M
AEA N22 Ribbon Microphone Includes
- N22 Ribbon Microphone
- Storage Case
- Microphone Stand Clip
- Custom Protective Mic Sleeve
- User Manual
- Manufacturer Warranty
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Great mic!!!
Jul 3rd 2014Just go buy one already!! They bill this as a project studio mic, but its used everyday in my professional studio. The most "real" sounding mic I have heard. No hype, no craziness, just pure sound. Ever have a vocalist with a spiky mid-range? This fixes them. Go......buy.....now.
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