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- Page 1 & preamps since 1964 www.ribbonmics.com | tel: +1-626-798-9128 | fax: +1-626-798-2378 PHANTOM-POWERED RIBBON MICROPHONE OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the AEA N8 phantom-powered ribbon microphone and welcome to the AEA family. The AEA N8 was designed to be the most open and natural sounding ribbon microphone we could make. Conceived to render acoustic spaces as faithfully as possible, the new N8 microphone excels in capturing drum overheads, strings, classical ensembles, orchestras, and rooms. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME INTRODUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES APPLICATION ADVICE Controlling Leakage Proximity Effect APPLICATION EXAMPLES Drums and Percussion Strings, Brass, and Reeds Piano Electric Guitar and Bass PRECAUTIONS Phantom-power Wind Gusts Tramp Iron Microphone Positioning Magnetic Stray Fields SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY SUPPORT... -
Page 4: Introduction
The supplied microphone clip will provide adequate vibration isolation in most situations. To maintain the best performance from your new AEA N8 microphone, take note of these four basic rules: 1) Keep the microphone covered when it is not in use. -
Page 5: Application Advice
2) While the N8 was designed to work well with all standard microphone stands, a high-quality boom stand will still make your life a little bit easier. If you are using a boom, make sure that it is properly balanced and that the tripod legs are positioned appropriately to prevent tipping. -
Page 6: Proximity Effect
Because the N8 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
As a result we suggest the following guidelines to help you achieve optimal results when using the N8. Watch the videos on our website (www.ribbonmics.com, www. aeasessions.com) and on our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/AEAribbonmics) for more tips and tricks for our microphones and preamps. -
Page 8: Strings, Brass, And Reeds
room. The closer that the N8s are positioned to the drummer, the more direct sound and less reverb will be captured by the mics. Strings, Brass, and Reed Instruments Because the N8 has equal treble and bass response from a far distance, it can be placed almost anywhere without sounding thin. -
Page 9: Electric Guitar And Bass
1. Spaced pair of N8s looking at the hammers in the front. You will need to remove the front cover of the grand piano. This position will yield a very natural, hi-fi sound. It is common to pull the mics further out of the piano then you would with a pair of condensers. -
Page 10: Phantom-Power
A few simple precautions will help you to keep your AEA N8 working well for life. Phantom Power Although the N8 needs a standard 48V phantom-power source to operate, you should still make sure that phantom power is turned off before plugging and unplugging the microphones. -
Page 11: Microphone Positioning
of the ribbon. The best prevention is to keep the microphone covered with the supplied plastic bag when it is not in use. Under no circumstances should you disassemble and take the grill off of the microphone as this could allow tramp iron to enter the narrow gap between the ribbon and the pole pieces. -
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: 8.3 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz, no load) Output Impedance: 92 Ω broadband Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0 kΩ... -
Page 13: Accessories Included
Accessories Included: Storage/shipping case, microphone stand clip, custom protective mic sleeve, user manual... -
Page 14: Warranty
To talk to a live human being, call +1 (626) 798-9128, between 8:00 - 6:00 pm PST Monday through Friday. There are a number or audio and video recordings of various AEA microphones online. Please visit www.ribbonmics.com Manufactured by AEA Ribbon Mics & Preamps 1029 N. Allen Ave. Pasadena, California 91104, USA...
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