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The new N13 ribbon microphone from AEA has a natural and open responce at a mid-field distance. The latest mic in AEA's NUVO series and relatively bright for a ribbon mic. With an outstanding ability to pick up fast transients, the N13 excels in capturing drum overheads, strings, acoustic guitars, and piano.
With phantom-powered JFET electronics and a custom German transformer, the AEA N13 performs equally well with a wide range of preamps ranging from vintage high-end models to USB audio interfaces common in home studio setups. Drawing on the same successful sonic concepts as the AEA R88 stereo mic, the the N13's full potential is best realized when configured in the NUVO Stereo Kit.
AEA’s NUVO series microphones are well known for their clarity, portability, and higher-output active electronics. With the N22 delivering clarity and balance for close-up sources, and the N8 exceling at capturing the open, natural tonality of a room or ensemble. The only thing missing was the companionship of an equally magnificent mid-field ribbon mic.
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So please, join me in raising a glass to the AEA N13. Open and natural, the N13 excels at medium-distance miking applications while demonstrating an exquisite 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.
When it comes to capturing the subtle nuances of strings, acoustic guitars, and percussion the N13 shines. It's perfectly suited for basically any souce that would benefit from a boost in top-end clarity. Even when tasked with close micing duties on horns or vocals, the N13 delivers a sonic clarity that's nothing short of exceptional.
AEA NUVO N13 Active Ribbon Microphone
- AEA's first non-Big Ribbon™ bidirectional microphone
- Evenly balanced proximity effect at mid-field distances (~8”-36”)
- 1.2 micron thick ribbon excels at capturing transients
- Low profile and slate gray finish for discreet placement
- Shines on horns, strings, acoustic guitar, and drum overheads
- Made in the U.S.A.