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The Apex480 wide diaphragm FET microphone offers a warmth and tone similar to that of a tube microphone without the limitations often associated with a tube mic design.

The Field Effect Transistors (FETs) used in the Apex480's deliver incredible clarity with an extremely wide dynamic range. This FET design offers the unique ability to create a very musical sounding ''soft clip'' with a smooth output and rich harmonic content, very similar to that of a tube microphone with a lower noise floor, a wider dynamic range and without the need of cumbersome external power supplies or specialized multi-pin XLR cables often required in a tube mic package.

The Apex480 is a true wide diaphragm side address condenser microphone and can easily be powered from any standard phantom power source. Selectable cardioid, omni-directional and figure-8 polar patterns are available ensuring maximum versatility. Low frequency roll-off and -10dB pad switch on the body of the Apex480 ensure the microphone can easily be applied to virtually any recording or live application.

The included external shock-mount suspension virtually eliminates vibration and handling noise, while at the same time safely securing the microphone in any position needed during the recording process.

Features

  • Selectable Polar Patterns (Omni-Directional, Cardioid & Figure-8)
  • -10db Pad & Low-Frequency Roll-Off Switches On Mic Body
  • Warm, Extremely Smooth-Sounding FET Design
  • Wide Dynamic Range With Low Noise Floor
  • 20 - 20,000Hz Frequency Response
  • Package Includes Shockmount, Pop-Filter & Carrying Case

Specifications

  • Type: Wide Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional and Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Sensitivity: 20mv/Pa = -40dB
  • Impedance: 200 Ohms
  • S/N: >73dB
  • Max SPL: 134dB (For .05% THD @ 1000Hz)
  • Equivalent Noise: 18dB (A-weighted IEC/651)
  • Power Requirement: 48v Phantom Power
  • Controls: -10dB pad / 80Hz Low Frequency Roll-off
  • Dimensions: 7.6 x 2.1 in / 192 x 53 mm
  • Weight: 22.4 oz / 635 g