All user reviews of 5/5 for the M-Audio Nova

Static transistor, 48v power supply required fantme

OVERALL OPINION

Same view that the next except that I use on a MBox.
This mic is very well and I also have used APRS be pass by a dynamic low-end (Behringer XM8500) is the day and night.
I IT CAN BE USED for the voice (singing not speak) and trs going well.
A good micro gnraliste, at least for those like me who recorded in their apartment (I do not know what he gives in real terms compared other studio microphone).
I would do without any hsitation choice (especially for the price, 99 euros)

CHARACTERISTICS provided by M-Audio:

Type: large diaphragm condenser, gold vaporbr /> digraphs polar cardioid

Rponse in frquence: 20 Hz 18 kHz
Sensitivity: 16 mV / Pa (-36 dBV)
SPL max. for 0.5% THD: 128 dB
Equivalent noise level: 14 dB (A lay)

Impdance Output: 200 Ohms
Impdance recommended load:> 1000 Ohms

Prampli topology: Class A FET prampli
Power Requirements: 48 V power fantme
Connector: 3 pin XLR mle

Grille and body: wire mesh grille and body mtallique, copper intgral
Finish: Nickel silver plating
Height / weight: 185mm (h) x 52mm (w) 650 g

OVERALL OPINION

I use the microwave for 3-4 months and I must say that finding such a report today qualitprix trs is rare! First, the microphone is really the geule for entry level and it apprciable trs.

At plugs its nothing wrong either ... For about 100 euros a microphone, allows the Nova pro quality recordings. Of course there is that this rponse frquentielle s'arrte 18KHz, but for voice recordings, really no problem. And the sensitivity of the microphone is also, quite acceptable.
Well, for now I have made recordings in my apartment quite loud so I can not really realize the noise Ramna the microphone but the APRS CHARACTERISTICS m-audio it is acceptable.

Frankly, if you want a good condenser microphone a reasonable price, you Precipitation Occurred on Nova! It lacks an elastic suspension but good for the price, you can not expect too much either!

Type: large diaphragm condenser, gold evaporated
Digraph polar cardioid

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity: 16 mV / Pa (-36 dBV)
SPL max. for 0.5% THD: 128 dB
Equivalent noise level: 14 dB (A weighted)

Output impedance: 200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance:> 1000 Ohms

Preamp Topology: Class A FET preamp
Power Requirements: 48V phantom power
Connector: XLR 3-pin male

Grille and Body: grille and body wire, all brass
Finish: Nickel silver plating
Height / weight: 185mm (h) x 52mm (w) 650 g

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

10 months.

- What is so special that you like most and least?

+: The price
+: It looks sturdy
+: It is still pretty ...
+: Medium very faithful

+ / -: Serious well made but lacks a bit of presence.

-: A little less treble, but a quick equalization and that makes good.
-: No suspension, the grip is sufficient but in the concurence ago suspensions ...

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
As dynamic, absolutely nothing to do. is the day and night at his, and not much more expensive (but hey they are not made for the same use is normal).

- How would you rate the quality / price?
I am a bit angry at this level, I paid € 105 and some months after I see a playback of 65 but hey .... € 105 for this quality is already very well, so a € 65 if you have a small budget like me I recommend it.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes. It is really not expensive, it is solid, it is transparent, and from acute stuffy sound is still very good. It's on to more expensive it gets better, but still allows the equalization to get a clear sound.
While it certainly lacks warmth, it is far from a tube microphone. Personally I prefer having a microwave transparent, to color and put the potatoes later in the audio chain. I think we can work better taking this, but after a matter of taste. (And make no mistake, this m-audio is good but c not a model of clarity)

I would put 9 because it's not perfect but a microphone for a home studio, c still a more than restectable at a very aggressive.

CHARACTERISTICS: all t adj said.
Book in his bag, and clamp.
No slecteur directivity no suspension, no filter -10 dB, cutting down ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few weeks, APRS having a Behringer B2-Pro. I also possde AKG C3000 Pro version II.
Aesthetics first, it goes everywhere. You can not say he has the face ... the look of my B2 Pro I miss (lol).
I used it mainly for singing up to have my AKG. I use it now or micro room to record my acoustic guitar.
It is sensitive as any studio microphone Obviously, but less than the B2-Pro (a can be a bad or good ...). Its dynamics is correct, the equivalent of the B2-Pro.
Sound, since it is the principal! Trs is neutral, well equilibrated low / medium / high. Compared to the B2 Pro, pte least treble. It's a good point for nasal voices. But personally I loved the B2 Pro, which however is + in + down in the critical ... The B2 Pro was a bit difficult to place in a mix it is true, and the Nova is the same on this point (even if slightly less).
It possde even more acute when my AKG C3000, and the microphones in studios gnral. Which requires a good pice blocks outside noise ... and computer!
The AKG is much more flattering in the bass while remaining neutral. In my humble opinion is the perfect balance of two fingers be achieved with the AKG.
The Nova trs little breath. No problem the above.

I therefore agree with the critics who praise Previous, it is related quality unbeatable prices vritablement ... So having tried other mics + high-end, the Nova is doing extremely well.

+ + +: The price
+ + +: The sound! Hon trs
-: The look
-: No slecteur directivity filter - 10dB ... found on the B2 Pro
-: Book with the clamp. At this price the competition has a suspension effect!

If you are beginners in home studio or even if you do not put too much into a microphone that agent will be better, forcment, but with hair ... go for it frankly, of the Nova dtracteurs are certainly jealous of his quality and do not want to admit that there was no point to several hundred for a good microphone!

Micro Chant (unidirectivit capacitor
or recovery of instruments (acoustic guitars, percussion)

He is taking voice dstin

It is plutt robust. Aisment is calle a universal suspension. I use it with an anti-pop. Operation is simple. The box is complte. There is a short notice and the microphone, his case (cover) and an XLR / XLR which is handy.
The address of my myspace o one can hear my compositions in which I use the M-Audio Nova: https://myspace.com/velvetshow/ (note that mixes composed of non-instrumental is my first mix and therefore have a certain distance with)
I use my table pramp Mackie 14vlzpro

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a little over a week.

I recorded the voice with dynamic microphones before (type SM58, E845) and I t bluff with my purchase: a killer for the price!! The quality is exceptional for this price, I PSE expressions.

I bought nine homestudio 72 (Paris 09) and I still can not. The sound is qu'honnte. It allows a semi-pro recording a cot for ultra-low!

Calling all amateur home studio budget: jump on the microphone!

it must be on a derrire pramp properly equipped with phantom power supply

Type: large diaphragm condenser, gold vaporbr /> digraphs polar cardioid

Destin main voice. Possibly for acoustic instruments.

Supplied with cover and screws and a non elastic suspension (blah, but it works)

1m XLR cable (do not laugh) provided.
Pop filter REQUIRED.
Power fantme REQUIRED.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this microphone in the studio for a year and a half.
For voice, no problem, rponse flat curve is satisfactory. The voices are Fidler, microphone does not "flattering" no frequencies.
Absence of parasites, one breath we hear is ... the singer.

For acoustic instruments: the microphones this rvle trs good on acoustic guitar, if it is not up to the rose, but point to the DCAL rear of the bridge (with space to avoid the arm of the guitarist ...).
I test with a violin, an instrument quite difficult to capture, and he comes out with the honors: the sound is alive, not garish, Fidler instrument. What more?

The quality-price ratio is good trs. This is an excellent microphone for a home studio team, beginners or not. I would do without this choice hsiter.