Active Ribbon Microphone 
The N22 is a side-address, phantom-powered ribbon microphone with a bidirectional (or figure-of-8) pickup pattern. It was designed for close-up miking applications like acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, drums, or piano, but it is also well suited to be used at a distance thanks to its healthy output level. With phantompowered JFET electronics and a custom German transformer the N22 achieves optimal performance with a wide range of preamps ranging from vintage high-end models to USB or Firewire audio interfaces in home 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 N22 is the first member of AEA’s NUVO series. 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. 
Product Features/Specifications: 
Increased upper-midrange to make instruments cut through in a busy mix and to bring out critical sound characteristics of voices and stringed instruments without the need for EQ. 
Reduced proximity effect to allow extreme up-close miking without boominess 
Highly protected ribbon to allow close-up miking without pop-filters, and wind protection live sound use 
Phantom-powered design for optimal performance with a wide range of preamps 
Uses the same 2.35” long Big RibbonTM that AEA microphones have built a reputation on, continuing the RCA legacy 
Sturdy design that is easy to use and that works with third-party clamp mounts 
New custom, German made transformer with exceptional bandwidth, distortion, and consistency performance 
Smaller form factor that is easier to use with lightweight stands and in tight miking situations 
Uncolored, well-behaved Figure-of-8 pattern 
Technical Specifications:  
Link  
https://www.aearibbonmics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/AEA-N22-Specifications-8-16-18.pdf  
Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer 
Directional Pattern: Bidirectional 
Frequency Range: <20 Hz to >20 kHz 
Maximum SPL: 141 dB SPL (1% third harmonic > 1 kHz) 
Sensitivity: 8.3 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz, no load) 
Output Impedance: 92 Ω Broadband 
Recommended Load Impedance: 1.0k Ω or greater 
Phantom Power: P48 phantom power, 7 mA 
Polarity: Pin 2 high for positive pressure at the front of the microphone. 
Polar Response: Native bidirectional, figure-of-8 pattern 
Horizontal: Up to 90 dB rejection at right angles to the front/back axis. 
Vertical: Level changes with angle of incidence, but frequency response is consistent. 
Transducer Element Material: Pure aluminum corrugated ribbon 
Thickness: 1.8 µm 
Width: 0.185 in (4.7 mm) 
Length: 2.35 in (59.7 mm)