{"product_id":"aea-n28-nuvo-stereo","title":"AEA N28 NUVO Stereo","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA N28 NUVO Stereo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an active stereo ribbon microphone in a fixed Blumlein configuration — two matched bidirectional transducers set at 90° to each other inside a single compact body. A new motor design with 1.8-micron ribbons measuring 33.3 mm, Lehle 1:89 transformers, and a dual-buffer impedance topology designed by Fred Forssell deliver a phase-coherent stereo image without requiring two separate microphones or a high-gain ribbon preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBlumlein in a Single Body — Geometry and Phase Without the Setup Variables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn a conventional Blumlein pair built from two separate mics, precise angular alignment is the critical variable — a few degrees of offset translates directly into stereo image skew. The N28 solves this structurally: both transducers are factory-set at exactly 90°, precision-matched to within ±0.5 dB between channels, and coaxial by design. Every placement produces the same geometrically accurate Blumlein pair. The recommended working distance is 8 inches to 3 feet — mid-field range where the motor's low-end tuning keeps proximity effect controlled. The mic exits via a single XLR-5M connector; the included 15-foot breakout cable (XLR-5F to 2 × XLR-3M) splits the channels at the preamp end, removing the need for a separate splitter box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eActive Electronics — Compatible with Any Preamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePassive stereo ribbons like the R88 demand a high-gain, high-impedance preamp — preamp selection becomes part of the system design. The N28's active impedance buffer and 1:89 transformer output 92 Ω broadband, compatible with virtually any preamp from a USB audio interface to a tour console. Sensitivity of 6.10 mV\/Pa (–44.3 dBV) is lower than the N22 or N8, but the active electronics remove the need for hunting down 70+ dB of quiet gain. Off-axis rejection hits –35 dB horizontally at 90°\/270° — standard figure-8 performance that gives useful separation from lateral sound sources in rooms without ideal acoustics. The compact 270 mm body and unobtrusive profile make it practical for broadcast, video, and stage use where mic visibility is a factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo active bidirectional ribbon transducers in a fixed Blumlein pair (90°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew motor design — 1.8-micron aluminum corrugated ribbon, 33.3 mm × 2.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLehle 1:89 transformers, dual-buffer impedance amp topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChannel matching: ±0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 92 Ω broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 6.10 mV\/Pa (–44.3 dBV) at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 135 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: P48 phantom, 7 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOff-axis rejection: –35 dB horizontal \/ –25 dB vertical at 90°\/270°\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended working distance: 8 inches to 3 feet (mid-field)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnector: XLR-5M; 15 ft breakout cable (XLR-5F → 2 × XLR-3M) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccessories: windscreen, shock mount clip, storage case, protective sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 270 mm × 412 mm; weight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Pasadena, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOperating principle: pressure gradient transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: two figure-8 in fixed Blumlein pair (90°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency range: \u0026lt;20 Hz – \u0026gt;20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 135 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 6.10 mV\/Pa (–44.3 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: 1.8 µm; width: 2.2 mm; length: 33.3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChannel matching: ±0.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOutput connector: XLR-5M\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 270 mm (H) × 412 mm (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 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":54014138483025,"sku":"59164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAN28NUVOStereo1.jpg?v=1781105115","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/aea-n28-nuvo-stereo","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}