N22
Active Large Ribbon Mikrofon
- Entwickelt für Singer/Songwriters, Musiker, Homestudios
- Klare Höhen wie von einem Kondensator Mikrofon,
gepaart mit dem weichen Klang eines Bändchens
- Custom Torrodial-Tranformator mit 12dB mehr Gain
- Gut geschütztes Bändchen für Close-Up Aufnahmen
- Minimaler Nahbesprechungseffekt
A NUVO Approach to the Ribbon Mic
The AEA N22 was designed with the singer-songwriter musician in mind. Hard working artists that have honed their musical craft for years feel strongly about their personal tone, so they need a microphone that translates their signature sound in a recording. The N22 delivers on exactly those key points - providing a great ribbon tone without the need for EQ in most applications. Just like the RCA 44, the N22 was designed by listening first and measured only after experienced musicians and engineers confirmed that the microphone sounded great. Consequently, it is a professional tool that holds up to the highest standards of recording. Bridging the gap between vintage and modern, ribbon and condenser, studio and live, the N22 is the perfect companion for musicians and engineers alike.
The Big Ribbon™: reimagined
Featuring the same Big Ribbon™ technology that has earned AEA its reputation, the N22 offers an incredible sound in close-mic applications like acoustic and electric guitars, piano, vocals, and drums. With phantom-powered JFET electronics and a custom German transformer, the N22 achieves optimal performance with a wide range of preamps including USB or Firewire audio interfaces in home or project studio setups. The highly protected pure aluminum ribbon allows for using the N22 in live sound applications and vocal recording without the need for an additional pop-filter. The simplicity and the ease of use of the entire package allow the focus to be on capturing a great performance even in tight and difficult recording environments.
About the NUVO Series
The N22 is the first member of AEA's NUVO series of microphones. Rooted in the RCA tradition just like other AEA ribbons, all NUVO microphones are designed to offer a fresh approach to the ribbon transducer and represent Wes Dooley's take on the evolution of the ribbon microphone.
N22
Active Large Ribbon Mikrofon
N22
Active Large Ribbon Mikrofon
N22 Stereo
Matched Stereo Pair
Stereo Kit: Stereoschiene, Blumlein Coppler, 2 Windscreens, Case
AEA Audio Engineering Associates
Pasadena, California, USA

The AEA Story
The AEA R44C, a faithful recreation of the iconic RCA 44 microphone.
In 1976, we began servicing ribbon microphones, and by 1998 we were manufacturing 100% of the parts for the RCA 44. We decided to release our version of the 44 and thus was born AEA Ribbon Mics.
Owning an AEA product means that you are serious about what you do and that you want to use gear made with the same love and dedication as your music. An AEA microphone or preamps reflect the amount of work you have put into honing your art as a musician. It stands for the traditional craftsmanship that has gone into your Les Paul guitar. And it mirrors the meticulous attention to detail you put into your sessions. All AEA products reflect the pride and an eye for detail and are designed for serious musicians and engineers.
AEA is a family-owned and operated business in beautiful Pasadena, California. Wes and his colleague, Bob Gerbracht, founded the company in 1964. Since then, AEA's mission has always been to build professional tools that faithfully capture the essential aspects of excellent recordings: true musicianship and a passion for performance.
In 1976, when General Electric bought RCA and closed down its microphone division, AEA began servicing these legendary ribbon mics that Wes had learned so much about from friends like Wally Heider and Dick Knoppow. We reissued our favorite microphone, the iconic 44 ribbon mic, and have continued to make ribbon microphones in the RCA tradition to this day. We at AEA take sonic integrity seriously and have even created preamps that have specially designed to meet the particular challenges of ribbon mics and bring out their full potential.
Proudly independent, we manufacture all our products by hand right here in the USA.