Type
Polar Pattern(s)
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Impedance
S/N Ratio
Max SPL
Equivalent Noise
Included Accessories
Dimensions
Weight
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
Small Diaphragm Pencil Condenser
omni, cardioid
30 - 20000 Hz
14mv/Pa = -40dB (0dB = 1v/Pa) -10dB
<250 Ohms
76dB
(For 1% THD @ 1000Hz) 125dB
(IEC 268 - 4 - A weighted) 24dB
Cardioid + Omnidirectional heads,
Windsock, microphone clip
5.25inches x inch (133mm x 25.4mm)
4.4 oz / 125g
Specifications:
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
The Microphone
The Apex180 pencil microphone is one of the most versatile small condenser microphones available, and is an essential addition to your microphone
toolkit. This single microphone outfit is really is two microphones in one. The Apex180 is shipped with two separate interchangeable diaphragm
capsules, one with a hypercardioid polar pattern and the other an omnidirectional pattern.
The hypercardioid capsule is ideal for live sound reinforcement applications and recording applications where wide dynamic range and good off-axis
rejection is required. The Omnidirectional capsule can be used where in the studio or for live recording where off-axis rejection isn't an issue, and the
engineer wants to limit proximity effect or needs a wider non-directional pickup pattern.
Changing the capsules is a very simple proceedure. Simply unscrew the head of the microphone and replace with the alternate capsule to change
from omnidirectional to the cardioid pattern or vice versa. Do not over tighten the capsule, and pay particular attention to the threading of the capsule
to ensure you DO NOT cross thread the capsule. It is a good idea to store the replacement capsule in the box provided as it is fragile.
The Apex180 comes with a mic stand clip, however the optional IMC-9 shockmount cradle may be the preferred solution for isolating the capsule
when using the microphone for most delicate recording or live sound reinforcement applications.
Understanding Multiple Polar Patterns
An omni-directional pattern will give your mic the ability to pickup sound from all directions. This is ideal for recording sounds that emanate from
multiple directions, or picking up the source material as well as the natural ambiance and reverberation of a room. Omnidirectional patterns also have
no proximity effect, or ‘bottom end enhancement’ as the source gets closer to the microphone. This makes an omnidirectional pattern ideal for use
recording choirs, string sections, background vocals or acoustic instruments where a natural ‘open’ tone quality is preferred.
The cardioid pattern is ideal for single instrument or solo
vocal use. This pattern picks up only sound directly in
front of the microphone, and sounds from back and
sides of the microphone are rejected. The cardioid pattern also has the most pronounced proximity effect, and
best off-axis rejection.
Suggested Accessories
Apex MWS-56dlx 6-inch studio pop filter
Apex IMC-9 Isolation Shock Mount
Apex APP2 Phantom Power Supply
Apex180 Multi-capsule pencil condenser Microphone
Optional IMC-9 Shockmount
Omnidirectional
Head
Cardioid
Head