Detail 01
20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
The stated response spans the full audible spectrum.
Product detailSKU #1418660052397
AEA MicrophonesNUVO N8 Active Ribbon Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact active ribbon microphone built for natural, detailed far-field recording, while retaining the SPL handling and proximity effect for close-up use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Distant miking of drums, string ensembles, piano, and orchestras
- Studio or touring use where active ribbon output and long cable runs are useful
- Capturing quiet sources such as vocals or acoustic guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users without phantom power
- Buyers who need a microphone with a unidirectional polar pattern
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
Far-field design
It is optimized for use at least 12 inches from the source and preserves low frequencies from up to 20 feet away.
Detail 03
Active electronics
Phantom-powered electronics provide 12 dB more output than AEA passive microphones and do not require a specialized high-output preamp.
Detail 04
141 dB max SPL
It is specified to handle high sound-pressure levels.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The N8 is optimized for placement 12 inches or more from the source.
- 02It is phantom-powered, despite the supplied specification field stating otherwise.
- 03Close placement produces a pronounced proximity effect.
- 04The microphone has a bidirectional polar pattern.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the NUVO N8 require phantom power?
Yes. It is a phantom-powered active ribbon microphone.
02What placement is the N8 designed for?
It is optimized for far-field use at 12 inches or more from the source.
03Can the N8 be used close up?
Yes. Its proximity effect can provide a rich, silky sound on vocals or stringed instruments.
04What is included?
A storage/shipping case, clip, and shockmount are included; no power supply is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51418660052397
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