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AEA Nuvo N8 Ribbon Microphone - Stereo Kit

Stereo Kit with Matched Pair of AEA N8 Ribbon Microphones, Travel/Storage Case, Stereo Bar, 2 Windscreens, Mic Hanger, Blumlein Coupler, and Mounting Hardware
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Acclaimed Ribbon Mic in a Stereo Kit

AEA's N8 Stereo Kit joins the growing family of Nuvo ribbon mics. In an industry where the technology changes almost daily, the Nuvo line 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 Studio's 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. The N8 Stereo Kit includes a matched pair of N8 mics, an SMS stereo bar, two NUVO windscreens, a Posi-Lok mic hanger, Nuvo Blumlein coupler, mounting hardware, and a heavy-duty SKB travel case.

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 delivering plenty of 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. 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 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

A new player entered the ribbon microphone manufacturing game in 1998 — AEA. Established by engineers and technicians who 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, the company accomplished just that. By engineering them with durability and versatility, the new designs, the Nuvo series N8 among them, impart the classic quality and response into your tracks that you only get from a ribbon transducer that you, as a modern recording artist, demand.

N8 Stereo Kit includes:

  • Matched pair of N8 microphones
  • Heavy-duty SKB travel case
  • SMS stereo bar
  • 2 Nuvo windscreens
  • Posi-Lok mic hanger
  • Nuvo Blumlein coupler
  • Mounting hardware

AEA Nuvo N8 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 for classic ribbon response and sound
  • Requires 48V phantom power

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Active Ribbon
  • Ribbon Type: 1.8-micron Aluminum
  • Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 141dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 92 ohms
  • Connector: XLR
  • Power Source: 48V phantom power
  • Included Accessories: Travel Case, Windscreens, Posi-Lok Hanger, NUVO Blumlein Coupler
  • Manufacturer Part Number: N8SK

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Reviews

Amazing Stereo ribbon mics for the room
These are my clearest sounding room mics for my Steinway baby grand and my drum kit
So smooth
Bought them for drum overheads/rooms, and they work beautifully. Very real sound.
So smooth.
These things sound great on just about everything. The stereo bar is super handy.
Music background: College Professor
Incredible mics
These mics have such a beautiful sound. They're so natural and versatile! I bought the pair to use as overheads in my studio and have found them to be one of my absolute favorites. I've now been able to use them on tons of acoustic guitar and electric guitar applications and have been so satisfied and blown away by how natural these mics sound. They're extremely durable and sound great live too! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an all around amazing ribbon mic.
Music background: Session drummer / Producer