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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.
