Summary of Contents for Nuvo aea n22
- Page 1 ribbonmics & preamps since 1964 www.ribbonmics.com | tel: +1-626-798-9128 | fax: +1-626-798-2378 PHANTOM-POWERED RIBBON MICROPHONE OWNER’S MANUAL Revision 3, July 2015...
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Page 2: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the AEA N22 phantom-powered ribbon microphone and welcome to the AEA family. 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME INTRODUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICATION ADVICE Controlling Leakage Proximity Effect APPLICATION EXAMPLES Vocals Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar & Bass Drums PRECAUTIONS Phantom-power Wind Gusts Tramp Iron Microphone Positioning Magnetic Stray Fields SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY SUPPORT... -
Page 4: Introduction
N22 in live sound applications and vocal recording without the need for an additional pop-filter. 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. -
Page 5: Application Advice
2) While the N22 was designed to work well with all standard microphone stands, a high-quality boom stand will still make your life a little bit easier. Mounting the microphone on a strong, sturdy microphone stand with a heavy base (or tripod) is essential. -
Page 6: Proximity Effect
Because the N22 has a bidirectional pattern, it has nulls at 90° / 270° from the principal (front) axis. Projected in three dimensions, these nulls produce a “plane of rejection” to the sides of the microphone that can be used effectively to reduce leakage. Simply arrange the musicians so that nearby instruments are placed in the “null”... -
Page 7: Application Examples
Experienced vocalists instinctively locate the proper working distances for the microphones they are using. From as early as the 1930s, Frank Sinatra always kept one hand on the microphone stand while singing. Some joked that he simply was steadying himself, but more knowledgeable people noticed that he would bring the mic closer for more intimate moments, and then move it farther away when he belted out a line. -
Page 8: Acoustic Guitar
and vertical axes, it is fairly wide and forgiving. If you are recording a musician who sings and plays an instrument at the same time, you can make use of the exceptional rejection offered by the 90º “null” planes of the bidirectional pickup pattern to reduce the pickup of the instrument in the vocal microphone. -
Page 9: Drums
Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters in Hollywood) sounds as good today as it did when he recorded his radio broadcasts in the 1940s. A few simple precautions will help you to keep your AEA N22 working well for life. Phantom Power... -
Page 10: Tramp Iron
superior wind protection compared to many other ribbon microphones so that the microphone can be used for recording vocals without the need for a pop-filter. Nonetheless, using it outdoors requires special care to avoid wind which can damage the ribbon. Indoors, however, it is also important to avoid serious air movement from stage curtains, open windows, doors, or air-conditioning systems. -
Page 11: Magnetic Stray Fields
Magnetic Stray Fields Ribbon microphones are fundamentally prone to picking up strong external magnetic fields caused by light dimmers or nearby power transformers. Guitar players will know this phenomenon from single-coil pickups. Even though much attention was paid to suppressing such sensitivity to external magnetic fields in the design of the N22, it is still possible that you might encounter this problem. -
Page 12: Specifications
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: 6.2 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz, no load) Output Impedance: 92 Ω broadband Recommended Load Imped- ance: 1.0 kΩ... -
Page 13: Accessories Included
Accessories Included Storage/shipping case, microphone stand clip, custom protective mic sleeve, user manual... -
Page 14: Warranty
WARRANTY Your N22 microphone comes with a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor, shipping not included. Please see the supplied warranty card for details. Registering your microphone with AEA will extend the warranty to a full three years. Simply fill out the supplied registration form and send it to: Audio Engineering Associates 1029 N.