User manual APEX APEX471

[. . . ] Apex471 Studio Tube Condenser Microphone Apex471Specifications: Type Polar Pattern Frequency Response Low-Noise Class-A Tube Design Cardioid Capsule Included 20 - 20000 Hz 20mV/Pa - 34dB (0dB = 1v/Pa) -10dB -15dB pad & low frequency roll-off switches <200 Ohms 18dB SPL A-weighted (1% THD @ 1000Hz) 134dB (145dB w/pad) Sensitivity Controls Impedance S/N Ratio Max SPL Equivalent Noise (IEC 268 - 4 - A weighted) 20dB Dedicated Power Supply (included) 7. 5 inches x 1. 1 inches (190 x 28 mm) 9. 7oz (280g) Power Requirement Dimensions Weight Improved quality in ever more affordable recording equipment has brought serious power to the home studio enthusiast or small project studio. The microphone is the first and often most important link in the signal chain. [. . . ] *Vocalists can use the proximity effect to their advantage, adding fullness and more 'bottom end' to the voice. Experienced vocalists can easily incorporate it as part of their overall microphone technique. Experimentation with mic placement during the recording process to ensure best results is always advised. Optional user changeable omnidirectional and hypercardioid capsules are available. See authorized Apex dealer or go to www. apexelectronics. com for details. In all recording applications, it is advised to always use a windsock over the microphone or use a pop filter like the Apex MWS-56dlx when recording vocals for best results. A high quality pop filter will improve the overall performance of the microphone without a negative impact on the overall frequency response and tone. You may find better results if you don't sing directly into the microphone, but change your 'angle of incidence' so you are singing slightly off axis or over the top of the capsule. This will lessen the excessive breath noise and sibilance in some cases, and give you a more balanced and natural recorded sound. Always use the supplied shock mount with the Apex470 for best results. Although the microphone is not exceptionally fragile, it is very sensitive and can pick up even minute vibrations through the microphone stand and floor. All condenser microphones are somewhat fragile. They do not like to be exposed to any sharp impact that may stretch or knock the element out of alignment including being dropped, tapped, or being blown into. [. . . ] 7-pin XLR shielded microphone cable - Provides clean signal from microphone while transferring power to drive capsule and preamp from power supply. Suggested Accessories: Apex MWS-56dlx 6-inch studio pop filter Apex MS-656B Heavy-duty microphone stand Distributed in U. S. A. by Yorkville Sound Inc. , 4625 Witmer Industrial Estate Niagara Falls, New York, 14305 phone : (716) 297-2920 fax : (716) 297-3689 Distributed in Canada by Yorkville Sound Ltd. , 550 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W-3Y8 phone : (905) 837-8481 fax : (905) 839-5776 www. apexelectronics. com [. . . ]