Description

Phantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone
Discreet in both shape and size, AEA’s NUVO series microphones have long been user favorites for their clarity, portability, and higher-output active electronics. The near-field N22 delivers clarity and balance for -up sources, while the far-field N8 excels at capturing the open, natural tonality of entire rooms and ensembles. The only missing piece A stand-out mid-field companion.
Enter the N13, an equally sleek active ribbon designed with some distinctly different considerations in mind. At once open and natural, the N13 excels at medium-distance miking applications while demonstrating an impressive transient response. The N13 features a new motor design as well as a thinner, smaller ribbon (1.2 microns, rather than our standard 1.8), making it AEA’s first non-Big Ribbon bidirectional mic!
Relatively bright and sonically distinct from the N22 model, the N13 excels in capturing the subtle nuances of strings, acoustic guitars, and percussion. It’s also well-suited for any sources that could use a boost in top-end clarity. Even when used up , such as on horns or vocals, the N13 delivers exceptional clarity while also taking EQ extremely well. The N13’s unobtrusive size and dark slate gray finish is ideal for live orchestral and TV work, where microphones need to be both inconspicuous and easy to position.

Features

AEA’s first bidirectional mic to feature a small ribbon(shorter, narrower, and thinner, at 1.2 microns!)
Designed for optimal use at mid-field distances (8″-36″)
Highly-tuned for excellent transient response; captures sparking highs while smoothing lows
Low profile and slate gray finish for discreet placement
Shines on horns, strings, acoustic guitar, and drum overheads
100% handcrafted in Pasadena, CA

Specifications

– Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer Bidirectional
– Directional Pattern: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
– Frequency Range: 141 dB SPL (1% third harmonic 1 kHz)
– Maximum SPL: 11.4 mV/Pa (-38.8 dBV) (at 1 kHz, no load)
– Sensitivity: 92 broadband
– Rated Impedance: Rated 1.0 k or greater
– Load Impedance: P48 phantom power, 7 mA
– Phantom Power: Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure at the front of the microphone
Off Axis Response
– Horizontal: Up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the front/back axis
– Verticle: Level changes with angle of incidence, but frequency response is consistent. Up to 90 dB rejection at 90 / 270 degrees
Transducer Element
– Material: Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon
– Thickness: 1.2 cm
– Width: 0.113″ (2.87 mm)
– Length: 1.3″ (33.0 mm)
Microphone Dimensions
– Height: 8.83″ (22.5 cm)
– Width: 1.62″ (11.7 cm)
– Depth: 1.62″ (9.5 cm)
– Weight: 11.5 oz (325 g)

Accessories Included

– Storage/shipping case
– Microphone stand clip
– Custom protective mic sleeve
– User manual