The Perfect Mic for Midfield Recording
Marking another fine addition to AEA's sensational Nuvo series, the N13 active ribbon microphone supplies superb ribbon sound updated for today’s music makers. AEA created this microphone to tackle midfield recordings, which they define as anything between eight and 36 inches away from an acoustic source. The N13 comes loaded with the company’s smallest and thinnest ribbon ever, which gives you a more vivid treble response and a uniquely smooth low-end that no other ribbon microphone comes close to providing. What’s more, the active internal electronics ensure that this ribbon mic plays nicely with any preamp in your collection. Be forewarned, however: once you start using the Nuvo N13, you won’t want to stop.
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AEA’s smallest ribbon yet
The ribbon element contained within the Nuvo N13 is the most compact ribbon in any AEA microphone. In fact, it’s the shortest, narrowest, and thinnest figure-8 design AEA has ever manufactured. The team at AEA fine-tuned the design to provide improved transient response, boosted trebles, and smooth low-end extension. There’s no need to worry about durability, though. The ribbon is well-protected from bumps and bruises. Plus, it can handle SPLs up to 141dB without damage. Those in search of a ribbon microphone for contemporary recording will surely fall in love with the AEA Nuvo N13.
Perfect for midfield sound capture
As the third addition to the Nuvo series, the N13 microphone is fine-tuned to cover midfield applications. AEA defines midfield recording as a space between the sound source and the microphone that ranges from eight to 36 inches. Indeed, the N13 captures every bit of your acoustic source in its full glory. Though it’s intended for midfield capture, AEA tells Sweetwater that the N13 is equally useful as a drum overhead or for close-miking horns. However you use it, the AEA N13 delivers impressive sound in spades.
Vintage sound updated for today’s musicians
AEA’s Nuvo series is designed to represent the next generation of ribbon microphones. Steeped in tradition, each Nuvo microphone promises vintage-style sound paired with practical updates and additions aimed at the modern recording engineer. The N13 arms you with the velvety sound of a classic ribbon microphone, complete with a distinct treble presence that other ribbon microphones simply cannot achieve. The N13 also offers impressive performance specs, high SPL handling, and superb American craftsmanship.
AEA Nuvo N13 Active Ribbon Microphone Features:
- Perfect for midfield sound pickup (8–36 inches)
- Tuned for brighter performance than the AEA N22
- Provides superb transient response with shining trebles and smooth bass
- Compact aluminum ribbon design saves space without skimping on sound
- Figure-8 polar pattern offers bidirectional sound capture with distinct null points
- Maximum 141dB SPL lets you record almost any source imaginable
- Requires phantom power for operation
