Mid-Field NUVO Series Compact Active Stereo phantom-powered Ribbons
(Shipping Feb 3 2025)
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.
• 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 90° / 270°
• Vertical: Level changes with angle, reduced HF response above and below 0° / 180°, -25 dB null at 90° / 270°
• 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