M-Audio Nova Affordable Large Capsule Cardioid Microphone

by M-Audio

Product Features

• Affordable large capsule cardioid condenser
• 1.1 evaporated gold diaphragm
• Solid brass capsule
• Class A solid state electronics
• Includes hard mount and soft case

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 4.4 x 2.6 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002X869M
• Item model number: US58030
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,204 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #31 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Condenser Microphones > Multipurpose

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Using manufacturing breakthroughs pioneered by M-Audio's popular Luna and Solaris, the new Nova cardioid redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. The 1.1-inch evaporated gold diaphragm mounted in a solid brass capsule ensures recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. You'll be amazed at how much microphone Nova gives you for the money.

You'll be amazed at how much microphone Nova gives you for the money. Click to enlarge.

1.1-inch evaporated gold diaphragm

View Nova frequency response curve. Click to enlarge.

Nova Features

• Affordable large capsule cardioid condenser
• 1.1-inch evaporated gold diaphragm
• Solid brass body and capsule
• Class A solid state electronics
• 20Hz-18kHz frequency response

Nova Applications
The Nova's clean electronics combine with an all-brass capsule to produce a smooth tone that makes it a great choice as an all-purpose entry-level recording microphone. Use it on vocals, acoustic instruments, guitar amps or room recordings.

What's in the Box
M-Audio Nova Affordable Large Capsule Cardioid Microphone, Hard Mount, Soft Case

Product Description

Using manufacturing breakthroughs pioneered by M-Audios popular Luna and Solaris, the new Nova cardioid redefines the entry-level price point for quality studio condenser microphones. The 1.1 evaporated gold diaphragm mounted in a solid brass capsule ensures recordings that are faithful to the source, and the Class A solid state electronics are engineered for low noise, distortion and coloration. You will be amazed at how much microphone Nova gives you for the money.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best microphone you can get under $200.00, March 26, 2007

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Rick Holly "Rick Holly" (Lafayette, NJ. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: M-Audio Nova Affordable Large Capsule Cardioid Microphone (Electronics)

I have been recording and engineering for more than 30 years. I own quite a number of excellent microphones ranging from AKG, Rode, Audio Technica and more. I was helping a friend mix a song he recorded on his digital work station and told him how impressed I was by the sound of his vocal tracks. He pulled out the M-Audio Nova and said that was the microphone he had used on all of the vocals. When he told me it was around $100.00 new I had to have one. I have microphones that cost 5 to 6 times more than this mic but honestly this mic ranks right up there with them. Don't think the cheap mic comes with a cheap sound, it is an excellent vocal or acoustic instrument microphone. (Remember it is a condenser and needs to be powered by your mixer, recorder or pre amp)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for musicians, January 7, 2006

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H. Thomas (Schweiz) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: M-Audio Nova Affordable Large Capsule Cardioid Microphone (Electronics)

I am using two of this since a year (together with m-audios mobile pre and a Mac notebook). It is just great to record with this mics. You like examples? Hear this http://www.ecliptic.ch/Horn/home.html

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Solid.. I have 2!!, March 26, 2005

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Jason Ruby (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: M-Audio Nova Affordable Large Capsule Cardioid Microphone (Electronics)

Great mic for Podcasting. I put it on a nice desk stand and hook it into the Maudio USB Preamp. It does require phantom power and has XLR connectors.. so it won't plug directly into your powerbook.