M-Audio Nova [2/12] Introduction

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nova microphone from M-Audio. Please take a few moments to

familiarize yourself with your new microphone by reading this guide.

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 recording microphone. Use it on vocals, acoustic

instruments, guitar amps or room recordings.

Features

• 1.1" diameter evaporated gold diaphragm

• single-pattern cardioid

• solid brass capsule and body

• 20Hz-18kHz frequency response

Box Contents

The container for your microphone was carefully constructed for protection during shipping.

Please save this packaging for storage or traveling with your Nova microphone. If your box

does not include the following items, please contact your dealer immediately:

• Nova microphone

• Soft case

• Hard mount

• XLR microphone cable

• User Guide

• Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

For complete system requirements, compatibility information, and product registration, visit the

support section of the M-Audio website: www.m-audio.com/support.

Usage

Connections and Phantom Power

The M-Audio Nova microphone outputs a balanced, low-impedance signal. It is designed to be

connected to the mic-level inputs of a mixer channel or a dedicated high-quality preamp.

As with all condenser microphones, your Nova requires power in order to operate. You will

need to connect the Nova to the XLR connection of a preamp or mixer channel strip that

supplies +48V phantom power (phantom power shares the same XLR cable as the audio from

the microphone). To avoid pops and surges that can damage components like speakers and

microphones, always follow these steps when connecting the mic and/or cable:

1. Turn the gain of the channel on your preamp/mixer all the way down.

2. If your preamp's/mixer's phantom power is activated, deactivate it.

3. Use a high-quality XLR cable (included) to connect Nova to that channel on your

preamp/mixer.

4. Activate your preamp's/mixer's phantom power.

5. Turn up the gain of the channel on your preamp/mixer.

Before disconnecting the mic and/or cable, repeat Steps 1 and 2.