{"product_id":"aea-n13-nuvo-mid","title":"AEA N13 NUVO Mid","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAEA N13 NUVO Mid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-channel active ribbon microphone in the NUVO series, designed for mid-field recording applications. As AEA's first departure from the Big Ribbon format, the N13 uses a 1.2-micron aluminum ribbon measuring 33.0 mm × 2.87 mm — shorter, narrower, and thinner than the 60 mm Big Ribbon elements in the N8, N22, or R88. A new motor design combined with active JFET electronics and a German-made Lehle transformer delivers noticeably faster transient response and a brighter tonal character than AEA's Big Ribbon designs at equivalent working distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eThin Ribbon — Transient Speed and Mid-Field Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLower ribbon mass means faster membrane displacement in response to acoustic pressure changes. At 8–36 inches, the N13 resolves instrument attack with a level of transient detail that approaches condenser performance — without the hardness in the upper frequencies that capacitor capsules introduce. The motor is tuned specifically for mid-field use, keeping proximity effect controlled at working distance: the tonal balance remains stable without the low-end buildup that occurs when standard ribbon mics are used at this range. On drum overheads the N13 renders cymbal attack and decay with natural, uncompressed detail; on strings and acoustic guitar it preserves the instrument's mid-band character without masking inner-voice clarity. The figure-8 pattern with up to 90 dB rejection at 90°\/270° provides effective lateral isolation in rooms without acoustic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eActive Electronics and Low-Profile Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe JFET circuit powered by 48 V phantom and the Lehle transformer output 92 Ω broadband — the N13 connects to any preamp without concern for input impedance matching or gain headroom. Sensitivity of 11.48 mV\/Pa (–38.8 dBV) combined with 141 dB SPL handling (1% THD above 1 kHz) covers the range from quiet acoustic instruments to brass and drums without switching mics. The slate gray finish and compact 225 mm × 42 mm body make the N13 practically invisible in broadcast and orchestral recording environments where mic visibility directly affects production workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAEA's first non-Big Ribbon bidirectional mic — 1.2-micron ribbon, 33.0 mm × 2.87 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActive JFET electronics + Lehle transformer (Germany)\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8 (bidirectional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOff-axis rejection: up to 90 dB at 90°\/270° (horizontal axis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended working distance: 8–36 inches (mid-field)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlate gray finish, compact profile — broadcast and orchestral applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccessories: storage case, mic clip, protective sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 225 mm × 42 mm (max.); weight approx. 325 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: 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\u003eRibbon material: corrugated aluminum\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":54014136156497,"sku":"59163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/AEAN13NUVOMid1.jpg?v=1781105139","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr\/products\/aea-n13-nuvo-mid","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}