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Nova Specification Data
type:
large-diaphragm condenser, gold evaporated
polar pattern:
cardioid
frequency response:
20Hz – 18kHz
sensitivity:
16mV/Pa (-36dBV)
max. SPL for 0.5% THD:
128dB
equivalent noise level:
14dB (A-weighted)
output Impedance:
200Ω
recommended load impedance:
>1,000Ω
preamp topology:
Class-A FET
power requirement:
+48V phantom power
connector:
3-pin male XLR
grille and body:
wire mesh grille, solid brass body
finish:
silver nickel plating
dimensions:
1.9” (52 mm) diameter, 7.3” (185 mm) long
weight:
23 oz. (650 g)
optional accessories:
SM-4 shock mount (packaged and sold seprately)
Nova Warranty Terms
M-Audio warrants that this product is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use for a period of One (1) Year, so long as the product is: owned by the original purchaser; the
original purchaser has proof of purchase from an authorized M-Audio dealer; and the purchaser
has registered his/her ownership of the product by sending in the completed warranty card. This
warranty explicitly excludes included accesories which may become defective as a result of
normal wear and tear.
In the event that M-Audio receives written notice of defects in materials or workmanship from such
an original purchaser, M-Audio will either replace the product, repair the product, or refund the
purchase price at its option. In the event any repair is required, shipment to and from M-Audio and
a nominal handling charge shall be borne by the purchaser. In the event that repair is required, a
Return Authorization number must be obtained from M-Audio. After this number is obtained, the
unit should be shipped back to M-Audio in a protective package with a description of the problem
and the Return Authorization clearly written on the package.
In the event that M-Audio determines that the product requires repair because of user misuse or
regular wear, it will assess a fair repair or replacement fee. The customer will have the option to
pay this fee and have the unit repaired and returned, or not pay this fee and have the unit returned
unrepaired.
The remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall not include any other damages. M-Audio will
not be liable for consequential, special, indirect, or similar damages or claims including loss of
profit or any other commercial damage, even if its agents have been advised of the possibility of
such damages, and in no event will M-Audio’s liability for any damages to the purchaser or any
other person exceed the price paid for the product, regardless of any form of the claim. M-Audio
specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied. Specifically, M-Audio makes no
warranty that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
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