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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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