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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 14, 2014 11:29:52 GMT -6
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Post by jimwilliams on Oct 15, 2014 9:32:49 GMT -6
Easy to compare if you have both. I would try the passive model with a Cloudlifter to compare, it might just make the difference not noticable? The Cloudlifter seems to work pretty good if you keep it very close to the mic and use a short cable.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 15, 2014 10:11:49 GMT -6
I'm just wondering if it's the same mic with phantom power or if the two mics have different sounds.
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Post by sinasoid on Oct 15, 2014 10:28:50 GMT -6
N22 is phantom powered as well. From the description, sounds like it's got a darker vibe than the N22. May have to look into ordering some of these in.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 15, 2014 10:31:38 GMT -6
oh - tru dat
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Post by AEAcharlene on Nov 17, 2014 21:29:49 GMT -6
Hi everyone, My name is Charlene, I do ribboning at AEA. Both mics are phantom-powered, have similar bodies and use the same Big Ribbon– however they are sonically very different. They have completely difference motor types and the N22 has built in protective screening whereas the N8, you can see the ribbon and it's motor quite clearly if you held the microphone to light. The N8 is similar to the R88 in this way but has more gain since it's phantom-powered. The major difference between the N8 and N22 is that the N22 is meant to be used up very close– it has way less proximity effect. The N8 has equal treble and bass response from a far distance, so it makes it ideal for drum overheads, strings and anything else you would mic from a distance. Although, you could use it up close if you want to thicken up a thin-sounding instrument. If you go to www.AEAsessions.com you can hear some examples of the N8 on some different applications. Here is also a playlist of the N8 used on upright bass and trumpet and the R88 on piano on a jazz trio: goo.gl/xN98ZiI hope that clears up some confusion. If you guys have any other questions I'm always available at charlene@ribbonmics.com  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 17, 2014 21:42:54 GMT -6
Thanks, AEAcharlene Awesome to have you here! Looking forward to hearing this mic! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 4, 2015 16:07:47 GMT -6
Wow...I'm just listening on my laptop, will listen on my monitors here in a bit, but man, that acoustic sounds really good.
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Post by RicFoxx on Jan 4, 2015 16:14:46 GMT -6
Johnkenn Your going to love your MK U47 on acoustic!
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 4, 2015 16:25:02 GMT -6
I actually really love that C5 Shannon modded on AG's, but I'd love a pair of these too. And yeah! I hope I love the MK-U47!
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Post by hadaja on Jan 4, 2015 19:58:59 GMT -6
So one has a proximity effect and the other does not? One works for close micing (small proximity effect) but doesnt do distance micing well and the other does both with normal Fig 8 type Proximity effect.
Is that an accurate reading between the lines interpretation?
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Post by AEAcharlene on Jun 29, 2015 19:30:30 GMT -6
Hadaja, you are correct. The N22 has a built-in metal screen that acoustically alters it's proximity effect sensitivity, as the N8 does not. The N8 also has a completely different kind of transducer/motor. The N22 was specifically built for non-forgiving rooms or to be used up close without too much bass 'tip up'. However, it handles it's bass frequencies quite well when up close. I actually love it on bass amp- and that metal screen I mentioned also helps protect the ribbon! In all, the N8 has equal treble and bass from a distance while the N22 will wane in bass the further it gets from the source.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 29, 2015 22:34:16 GMT -6
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Post by Randge on Jul 3, 2015 6:52:21 GMT -6
I have fiddle files of Tim Crouch playing through a Royer 122 and the AEA side by side if anyone want to hear them, I can send them to you.
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