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AEA N8
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Audio Engineering Associates

AEA N8

Ribbon, figure-8 (large ribbon, active, phantom-powered), far-field; NUVO series

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−41.7 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
141 dB SPL
Impedance
92 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 11. "FREQUENCY RESPONSE", CLIO MLS measurement dated 3-30-2023, 200 Hz to 20 kHz. "Normalized to 0 dBV at 1kHz. 1/3 octave smoothing"; "Data below 200 Hz omitted due to measuring room restrictions"; "0 dBr is equivalent to 8.3 mV/Pa (-41.7 dBV)". The distance is from the file name printed under the plot, "N8 48 inch ref 1k.mls" (48 in, 122 cm).

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 11. "Directivity", full circle, 0° up, rings every 3 dB from 0 to -30 dB (CLIO). Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual
Capsulepure aluminium corrugated ribbon, 1.8 µm thick, 4.7 mm wide, 59.7 mm longp. 10
Sensitivity−41.7 dBV/Pa (8.3 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, no load. "8.3 mV/Pa (-41.7 dBV) (at 1 kHz, no load)"; the spec sheet gives only the mV/Pa.
Max SPL141 dB SPL, above 1 kHz, 1% third harmonic. "141 dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz)".
Output impedance92 ohm, broadband. "92 Ω broadband".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, or greater. "1.0 kΩ or greater".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "<20 Hz to >20 kHz"; no tolerance stated.
PoweringP48 phantom. "P48 phantom power, 7 mA".
Current draw7 mA
ConnectorXLR-3M
Weight335 g. "12 oz (335 g)".
Dimensions224 × 41 × 35 mm. Length × the two diameters, from the inch figures: height 8.83 in, width 1.62 in (table and drawing) and the other diameter 1.38 in (drawing, p. 11; the table repeats 1.62 in). The table's metric figures are misprinted: 22.5 cm (32.4 cm in the spec sheet), 11.7 cm and 9.5 cm.
Supplied accessoriesstorage/shipping case; mic stand clip (shock-mounted); soft cloth bag; user manual. The clip is described as shock-mounted on p. 7.
ElectronicsPhantom-powered JFET electronics and a custom German transformerp. 4
Working distanceA far-field ribbon: ideal distance 12 in to 20 ft (0.35-6 m); strong proximity effect closer than 24 in, present closer than 48 inp. 9
Off-axis responseHorizontal: up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the front/back axis. Vertical: level changes with angle of incidence, but frequency response is consistentp. 10
PolarityPin 2 high for positive pressure at the front of the microphone
Shipping weight1 lb 13 oz (810 g)
Phantom current7 mA; some USB and battery-powered interfaces cannot deliver this (IEC P48 allows 10 mA per input)p. 5
OptionsNUVO windscreen (for the N22 and N8); NUVO Stereo Kitp. 6
AssemblyHandcrafted in Pasadena, Californiap. 2

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