AEA N22 Stereo Kit Ribbon Microphone - Stereo Kit

Increased upper-mid presence lets you cut through a busy mix

You're laying down a lead vocal on top of a thick rock track. How will you ever mix this monster? Not to worry, with the AEA N22. This cool ribbon mic sports a smooth upper-midrange presence that lets vocals, guitars, and other instruments cut through the mix — without the need for EQ in most cases. So go ahead and record that killer vocal. AEA's got you covered!

This mic is designed for today's musician

The AEA N22 is designed for the modern musician who works in a DAW-based studio situated on a desktop. You don't have room (or the budget) for an enormous mic locker with dozens of high-end mics — you need a few affordable, high-quality mics that can cover it all. The N22 sounds great on everything from vocals to guitar to percussion, and it's definitely not finicky to work with. Its custom German-made transformer delivers superior bandwidth, consistency, and distortion characteristics, while its phantom power lets you season your sound with a wide range of preamps. You can even use it close up without boominess, thanks to its reduced proximity effect. And the N22's max SPL of 141dB lets you use it on loud sources like guitar cabs and snare drums without fear of damaging it.

Versatile and durable recording tool

Fragile. If that's the first thing that comes to mind when you talk about ribbon microphones, you're living in the past. The N22 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. Looking for clarity and response in your vocals? You got it! There's 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 N22 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's NUVO Series mics give you the best of vintage and modern

The mastermind behind AEA, Wes Dooley conceived the NUVO Series as the natural evolution of the ribbon microphone. Like other AEA ribbon microphones, NUVO Series mics are steeped in the RCA tradition, but they've taken a fresh approach by focusing on modern application requirements. Incredibly versatile and easy to use, the AEA N22 delivers the velvety sound of classic ribbon mics — but with added upper-mid presence, truly impressive performance specs, and bulletproof US-made build quality. And AEA has managed to deliver all this at a very reasonable price.

N22 Stereo Kit Includes:

• Matched pair of N22 microphones
• Heavy-duty SKB travel case
• SMS stereo bar
• 2 NUVO windscreens
• Posi-Lok mic hanger
• NUVO Blumlein coupler
• Mounting hardware

AEA N22 Active Ribbon Microphone Features:

• Increased upper-mid presence lets you cut through a busy mix without the need for EQ
• Reduced proximity effect allows for up-close miking without boominess
• Maximum SPL of 141dB lets you use it on very loud sources
• Ribbon is heavily protected, letting you close-mic without pop-filters or wind protection
• Phantom powered for optimal performance with a wide range of preamps
• Uses the same 2.35" Big Ribbon that AEA microphones have built their reputation on
• Robust, easy-to-use design works with 3rd-party clamp mounts
• Custom German-made transformer
• Small form factor is easy to use with lightweight stands and in tight-miking situations
• Exemplary figure-8 polar pattern
• Requires 48-volt phantom power
• Handcrafted in Pasadena, CA