From AEA
The N28 is an active Blumlein ribbon microphone equipped with two matched bidirectional (or figure-of-8) ribbon
transducers, and designed with a compact, easy-to-position body that is slightly longer—by just under two inches—
than other Nuvo microphones. The N28 uses Lehle 1:89 transformers and a newly developed impedance buffer amp
topology.
Feature Set
- 0.086” wide, 1.31” long ribbons
- Fixed Blumlein matched bidirectional (or figure-of-8) ribbon transducers
- Precision matched within +/- 0.5 dB between channels
- Mid-field low-end response tuning
- Supplied with standard shock mic clip
- 15-foot detachable 5-pin XLR-5 breakout cable
- Additional pop/windscreen
- Requires 48V phantom power, 7mA
- 1:89 Lehle output transformers
- Operating Principle
- Pressure gradient transducer
- Directional Pattern
- Two bidirectional in fixed Blumlein pair
- Frequency Range
- <20 Hz to >20 kHz
- Maximum SPL
- 135 dB SPL at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 6.10 mV/Pa (-44.3 dBV)
- Output Impedance
- 92 Ω broadband
- Load Impedance
- 1.0 kΩ or greater
- Phantom Power
- P48 phantom power, 7mA
- Polarity
- Pin 2 and 4 high for positive pressure at the front of the microphone
Off-Axis Response
- Horizontal
- Level changes with angle, frequency response is consistent, -35dB null at 90º / 270º
- Vertical
- Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and below 0º / 180º, -25 dB null at 90º / 270º
- Transducer Element Material
- Aluminum corrugated ribbon
- Thickness
- 1.8 μm
- Width
- 0.086 in (2.2 mm)
- Length
- 1.31 in (33.3 mm)
Microphone Dimensions
- Height
- 10.6 in (270 mm)
- Width
- 1.62” (412 mm)
- Weight
- 14 oz (400 g)
- Connector
- XLR-5M
- Included Accessories
- Storage/shipping case, custom windscreen, shock mount clip, soft cloth bag, 15-foot breakout cable, manual
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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