#N28

“It’s about finding the simple beauty in things and presenting them in a way that feels alive.” On their latest album Lost Cause Lover Fool, Los Angeles folk duo The Milk Carton Kids present a sound that feels immediate, natural, and fully in the room. The record reflects their signature minimalist, performance-driven approach, with AEA ribbon microphones and…

Boston-based Irish ensemble Ishna recently released their album Slí Amach: Way Out, recorded and produced by Oscar- and Grammy-winning engineer Robert L. Smith. Rather than tracking in a conventional studio, the band chose a historic barn in Peterborough, New Hampshire, seeking to recreate the live ensemble dynamic of a traditional Irish gathering. With musicians seated just…

In the first episode of AEA Learning Library, producer, engineer, and Berklee College of Music professor John Escobar sets up at Apogee Studios in Santa Monica with two singer-songwriters, a collection of AEA ribbon microphones, and one goal — to show how recording decisions should evolve in real time based on what's happening in the…

We're thrilled to share that AEA took home two TEC Awards at the 41st Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards on January 22nd in Anaheim. The Nuvo N28 Compact Stereo Ribbon Microphone won in the Microphones – Recording category, and the TDI Duo Dual Phantom-Powered Direct Box was honored in the Production Essentials category.…

The AEA N28 Nuvo Series stereo ribbon microphone is our latest step in providing the finest, most pristine, and natural-sounding audio products. The all-new design is an evolution of our work with stereo ribbon designs, not a replacement for the R88 (or active R88A). Instead, it complements it with modern mid-field applications in mind. If…

"I absolutely love [the N28]. It sounds incredible. It’s the mic I have been waiting/asking for years. It’s a game changer! … I need to buy another one."

"The N28 turned out to be perfect for recording an acoustic guitar that sounded quite scratchy on the other mics. The N28 made it sound warm and smooth without having to use EQ..."

"It’s lovely; I used it on an ethnic flute as a close stereo. On percussion overhead it was nice and transient-y... It’s warm and lovely with beautiful imaging. Definitely a worthy addition to my mic collection."

NAMM 2025 is kicking off today and we’re thrilled to be unveiling two brand-new products that are sure to turn heads: the AEA N28 Stereo Ribbon Microphone and the AEA 1029 Stereo VCA Compressor. Visit us at Booth 15616 to get an exclusive first look and hear them in action! Introducing the AEA N28 Active…

Distinguishing itself from other AEA Stereo Ribbon Mics, the N28 is compact, maneuverable, and easy to use, making it ideal for a wide range of applications without the need for a multi-mic setup.