Phantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone 
The N8 is a side-address, phantom-powered ribbon microphone with a bidirectional (or figure-of-8) pickup pattern. It was designed for distant miking applications like drum overheads, rooms, strings, and classical ensembles, but it is also well suited for up-close use. With phantom- powered JFET electronics and a custom German transformer the N8 achieves optimal performance with a wide range of preamps ranging from vintage high-end models to USB audio interfaces in home studio setups. The N8 is the second 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; it represents Wes Dooley’s take on the evolution of the ribbon microphone. The full potential of the N8 is perhaps best realized when configured in the NUVO Stereo Kit, as it draws on the same successful sonic concepts as the AEA R88 stereo mic. 
Product Features/Specifications: 
Open and natural 
Designed for far-field: overheads, strings, and room mics 
Unobtrusive, discreet and video friendly look 
The same Big Ribbon™ as the R44 
Phantom powered electronics for optimal performance with any preamp 
100% manufactured in Pasadena, CA 
Technical Specifications:  
Link  
https://www.aearibbonmics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AEA-N8-Specifications-2-3-18.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) 
Microphone Dimensions 
Height: 8.83 in (22.5 cm) 
Width: 1.62 in (11.7 cm) 
Depth: 1.62 in (9.5 cm) 
Weight: 12 oz (335 g) 
Shipping Weight: 1 lb 13 oz (810 g) 
Connector: XLR-3M