{"product_id":"aea-n13-stereo-kit","title":"AEA N13 Stereo Kit","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA N13 NUVO Stereo Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a matched pair of active ribbon microphones N13 configured for Blumlein and near-coincident stereo recording, supplied with a dedicated stereo bar, SKB case, and accessories. The N13 is AEA's first departure from the Big Ribbon format — a 1.2-micron aluminum ribbon measuring 33.0 mm × 2.87 mm that delivers faster transient response and a brighter tonal balance than the 60 mm Big Ribbon used in the R88, N8, or N22. The pair is factory-calibrated to within ±0.5 dB between channels, removing the need for level-matching adjustments at every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMid-Field Stereo on a Single Stand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe N13's recommended working distance is 8–36 inches — the range where the motor's low-end tuning keeps proximity effect balanced and the thin ribbon preserves transient accuracy without the compression that occurs when a large ribbon is placed too close to a source. The included Blumlein bar mounts both microphones in an X\/Y 90° or near-coincident arrangement on a single stand, with no additional adapters required. A Blumlein pair of N13s above a drum kit, piano, or ensemble produces a stereo image with clear channel separation and sharp transient definition — a characteristic that Big Ribbon pairs at the same working distance typically don't deliver at mid-field. The figure-8 pattern and low-profile slate gray finish make the kit inconspicuous for orchestral, broadcast, and video recording environments where mic visibility is a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eActive Electronics — Compatible Across the Preamp Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe JFET circuit with a German-made Lehle transformer — identical to the one used in the N22 and N8 — outputs 92 Ω broadband with a sensitivity of 11.48 mV\/Pa (–38.8 dBV). The active electronics, powered by 48 V phantom, remove the need for a dedicated high-gain ribbon preamp. The N13 pair performs consistently from a Neve console to a USB project studio interface. Maximum SPL of 141 dB (1% THD above 1 kHz) — the same rating as the N22 and N8 — means the kit handles close miking of high-SPL sources such as brass and drums without issue, expanding usable range beyond the standard mid-field application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo matched N13 ribbon microphones, factory-calibrated to ±0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1.2-micron aluminum ribbon — AEA's first non-Big Ribbon bidirectional design\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRibbon dimensions: 33.0 mm × 2.87 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActive JFET electronics + Lehle transformer (Germany) — both microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 92 Ω broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 11.48 mV\/Pa (–38.8 dBV) at 1 kHz, no load\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 141 dB (1% THD harmonic distortion \u0026gt;1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: P48 phantom, 7 mA (per microphone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8 (bidirectional) — both microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended working distance: 8–36 inches (mid-field)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOff-axis rejection: up to 90 dB at 90°\/270° (horizontal axis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlumlein bar included — X\/Y and near-coincident setups without additional adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKit contents: 2 × N13, Blumlein bar, SKB case, mic clips, protective sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMicrophone dimensions: 225 mm × 42 mm (max.); weight approx. 325 g (each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Pasadena, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (per microphone)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOperating principle: pressure gradient transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8 (bidirectional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency range: \u0026lt;20 Hz – \u0026gt;20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 141 dB (1% THD \u0026gt;1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 11.48 mV\/Pa (–38.8 dBV) at 1 kHz, no load\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 92 Ω broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: ≥1 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: P48 phantom, 7 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRibbon thickness: 1.2 µm; width: 2.87 mm; length: 33.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput connector: XLR-3M\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 225 mm (H) × 42 mm (max. diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 325 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMade in: USA (Pasadena, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AEA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54014136975697,"sku":"59169","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAN13StereoKit1.jpg?v=1781105129","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/aea-n13-stereo-kit","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}