Detail 01
Active ribbon design
The N22 combines AEA Big Ribbon technology with phantom-powered JFET electronics.
Product detailSKU #1387207863856
AEA MicrophonesN22 Active Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An active ribbon microphone built for close-miked instruments, vocals, drums, and live sound, with +12 dB of added output for use with a wide range of preamps.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking acoustic or electric guitar
- Piano, vocals, and drums
- Home studios using USB or FireWire audio interfaces
- Live sound and vocal recording
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups that cannot provide phantom power
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
+12 dB output
Its custom German transformer adds output for compatibility with a wide range of preamps, including USB and FireWire interfaces.
Detail 03
Protected pure aluminum ribbon
AEA states it can be used in live sound applications and for vocals without an additional pop filter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The N22 uses phantom-powered JFET electronics.
- 02Its custom German transformer provides an additional 12 dB of output.
- 03AEA states that its protected pure aluminum ribbon allows vocal use without an additional pop filter.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the N22 need phantom power?
Yes. It uses phantom-powered JFET electronics.
02What is the N22 designed to record?
AEA lists close-mic acoustic and electric guitars, piano, vocals, and drums.
03Can it be used with USB or FireWire interfaces?
Yes. AEA states its added output supports a wide range of preamps, including USB or FireWire audio interfaces.
04Do I need a pop filter for vocal recording?
AEA states no additional pop filter is needed for vocal recording.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Color
- Tan
4 detailsOther
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- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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