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    / Review

    12/October/November 2017

    AEA Nuvo N8 Stereo PairCompact microphones, b

    ig ribbons, big sound: Jon Thornton assembles

    some classic stereo using the AEA SMS bar and m

    ic coupler

    AEAs Nuvo range compris

    es

    two models, both designed

    with the intention to bring its

    trademark Big Ribbon

    Sound to a broader market. Price is a

    key factor here of course although

    the Nuvo range arent the cheapest of

    AEAs offerings, they are certainly the

    cheapest active designs in the portfolio.

    And compared with rest of the range,

    theres a much less retro, and altogether

    more compact feel about the industrial

    design. The N22 was the first in the

    range, and was aimed squarely at home

    studios and self-recording artists. Active

    circuitry meant that it played nicely with

    a wide range of pre-amplifiers, and it

    was optimised for close micing of voice

    and instruments. This effectively meant

    a taming of the typically large proximity

    bump, and enhanced protection for the

    ribbon element from wind blasts and

    the like. The N8 model reviewed

    here is a

    significantly different beast, and that

    difference is more than skin deep. The

    most visually obvious difference is the

    finish colour a more discreet and TV

    friendly black rather than the nickel of

    the N22. But the overall form factor is

    the same a tall, compact(ish) tubular

    design measuring 324mm high and

    41mm in diameter at its widest point.

    The 1.8 micron ribbon is clearly visible

    glinting through a fine nylon mesh

    wrapped tightly around a supporting

    framework of stacked metal discs. The

    ribbon itself is identical in size and

    tuning to the ribbon employed in the

    companys behemoth R44 but AEA

    state that the overall design philosophy

    in terms of motor design and

    construction is more akin to the AEAs

    (passive) R88 stereo microphone.

    Thats to say that its really optimised

    for far field applications, with the return

    of that proximity bump to help maintain

    weight to sounds at distance, and not as

    much wind protection, leaving the

    ribbon as open as possible. Without

    access to a R88 to do a direct

    comparison, a glance at the published

    frequency response specs shows some

    differences between the two. The R88s

    response really starts falling gently away

    from 200Hz onwards, whilst the N8

    stays reasonably flat between 500Hz

    and 5kHz starting to fall off from that

    AEAs Nuvo range

    comprises two

    models, both designed

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    both designed

    point but flattening out a little between

    about 15kHz and 18kHz. Whether thats

    down to the ribbon tuning, or perhaps

    to some interplay with the active side of

    things. Speaking of which, the J-FET

    based amplifier, mated to a custom

    German transformer adds up to a

    reasonable, if not spectacular sensitivity

    of 8.3mV/Pa so preamp choice is less

    critical than with the passive R88. But as

    I still had access to AEAs own RPQ2, I

    chose to use that for the review.

    Wordcount = 890 words

    Initial impressions with speech are of a

    very thick sound at working distances of

    about 6 inches way. Get even closer and

    the proximity effect is almost

    overwhelming, although with a little

    filtering would still work nicely in a close

    micd application on some

    instrumentation. Backing off the mic,

    and things start to balance out nicely

    from about two feet away. Whats

    appealing is the way in which it still

    preserves enough HF and transient

    detail at this (and further) distance to

    not sound at all roomy. A Royer R122

    by comparison gives far more emphasis

    to the voices mid-range, and sounds

    more balanced close up. At a distance,

    though, it lacks a little of the immediacy

    of the N8s sound.

    Comparing a single N8 against the

    same R122 on an acoustic guitar, and

    the N8 carries a little too much weight

    and exaggerated boom to be useful

    close up without the addition of a of a

    high pass (and the variable HPF on the

    RPQ is very useful) the Royer sounds

    a lot more balanced here. Giving both

    microphones a little more room,

    stepped back about 80cm with a pair of

    baffles set in the rear pickup, and things

    are a little closer to call. Both

    microphones sound nicely balanced at

    the low end here, and the Royer seems

    to emphasise mid frequency harmonics

    a little more than the N8. But the Nuvo

    sounds that little bit more open and

    distinct at the high end most

    noticeable on delicately picked playing.

    The N8 is also available as a stereo

    kit, and this is what was supplied for the

    review. In addition to a matched pair of

    microphones, you also get a pair

    ShockProof clips, a pair of foam

    windscreens, a stereo bar and a

    collection of associated hardware,

    packaged up in a nice IP67 rated hard

    case. The supplied clips are an unusual

    design with a heavy rubber loop

    providing isolation between the clip and

    the mount. They are very compact, hold

    the microphone firmly, and do a fair job

    in supressing handling noise but they

    dont look quite as secure as they

    actually are! At this point, I have to say

    that I dont think Ive ever felt the need

    to consult an instruction manual for a

    stereo bar before being confronted with

    this one but after a few minutes of

    head scratching I was just praying that

    such a thing existed (and it does,

    thankfully). Once you understand what

    the various pieces of hardware are for,

    its quite straightforward the

    complexity lies in the various

    permutations it allows. Essentially an

    open, U-shaped metal bar (with

    supplied foam insert to minimise

    resonance), you can attach what are

    PROS Natural sound with great reach and

    detail in the mid and far field;

    flexible (if complex) stereo

    mounting hardware; not too fussy

    about mic.

    CONS Close micing will require an

    external HPF. in most cases;

    doesnt give quite the same

    mid-range grunt close up as some

    ribbon alternatives.

    CONTACT: AEA, US

    www.ribbonmics.com

    VERDICT

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    18/October/November 2017

    Diego Calvett iChart hits from Tuscany: Ru

    ssell Cottier fi nds Platinum

    Studio has the X factor - slightly longer for two line

    s

    X(dont use drop cap *I*s)

    In some

    studios function follows form, but in

    others form and design follow

    function. Nestled into the idyllic

    landscape of Tuscany, in the medieval town of

    San Gimignano, Platinum Studio is a

    technological oasis housed in an early 19th

    century villa. Every inch of the studio is

    designed and built to fi t the specifi c workfl ow

    requirements of owner, producer and

    composer Diego Calvetti. Producer, composer,

    lyricist and conductor Calvetti started the

    studio in 1997 having graduated from the

    Conservatorio di Firenze in 1995. Calvetti has a

    wide variety of credits other than just

    production, he has conducted at the Sanremo

    Music Festival and even been a vocal coach on

    the XFactor in Italy. Calvettis studio started as

    little more than a space in his villa with

    equipment for recording. In 1998 Calvetti

    started collaborating with guitarist, arranger

    and engineer Lapo Consortini, and they have

    bagged scores of Italian pop hits since.

    Word count for 3 pages = 1745

    The studio functioned for over a decade, very

    successfully, but when Acoustic designer

    Donato Masci from Studio Sound Services was

    asked to acoustically treat the space Calvetti

    and renowned studio designer Donato at

    Platinum Studio for an indepth tour.

    Diego, how did you get into production?

    I grew up in a very musical environment! I

    breathed Italian pop music since I was in my

    mothers womb. My parents were members of

    a pop band in the 70s, my father was the

    drummer and my mother the (beautiful) singer.

    I studied music from the age of 6, playing piano

    and later synths. I started producing and

    writing dance music at the age of 18, then in

    1999 I made my fi rst single as both writer and

    producer. It was an Italian summer hit called

    Sandra by 360 Gradi, it all began from there.

    Ive been writing for Warner Chapell for 20

    years now, but I also work with all the other

    major Italian record companies.

    Lapo how does your role connect to what

    Diego is doing? Im a guitar player and au

    thor, I started work

    with Diego in 1999 on Sandra, I played the

    guitar parts on that song. I work with Diego

    throughout all the life of a production, almost

    fourhanded, like playing a piano duet. Diego

    always had the clear idea of the point that we

    should reach and now we have established a

    perfect understanding so that Diego can start a

    project and I continue and vice versa. He gives

    me the focal point of the project, and I go.

    Moreover my knowledge in computer science

    and electronics (I have a degree in Computer

    Science Engineering) helped me to have an

    important role in all the technology of the

    studio.

    How does Italian pop di er form other

    genres?Diego I think that Italian

    pop music involves

    two aspects, the tradition of Italian melody and

    the infl uence of Englishlanguage music. In Italy

    we listen to a lot of international music and of

    / AEAs Nuvo range comprises two models, both

    designed

    / AEAs Nuvo range comprises two models, both

    designed

    and Consortini had a revelation. Whist the fi rst

    installation was benefi cial all three were keen to

    take it to the next level, so thats exactly what

    they did. Platinum Studio is one of those

    studios where nobody wears shoes, the full

    length windows invite in the garden and theres

    even a pool. The aim seems to be to make the

    technical side of making records as easy and

    smooth as possible. Resolution was fortunate

    enough to catch up with these Italian pop gurus

    Craft

    Dan

    Per

    rone

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