Apex APEX185 User Manual

Type

Polar Pattern(s)

Frequency Response

Sensitivity

Impedance

S/N Ratio

Max SPL

Equivalent Noise

Included Accessories

Switches

Dimensions

Weight

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Small Diaphragm Pencil Condenser

Omnidirectional & Cardioid

30 - 16000 Hz

-55dB +/- 3dB

60 ohms +/- 30%

76dB

(For 1% THD @ 1000Hz) 125dB

(IEC 268 - 4 - A weighted) 24dB

Cardioid + Omnidirectional capsules,
Windsocks, Shockmounts, Case

Low Frequency Roll Off, -10dB Pad

6 inches x 1 inch (151 mm x 25.4mm)

5.0 oz / 144g

Specifications:

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The Microphone

The set of Apex185 small diaphragm pencil condenser microphones
in this package come with interchangeable omni directional capsules
and cardioid capsules that are matched for perfect stereo imaging.
The Apex185 microphone bodies have on-board -10dB pad and low
frequency roll-off switches.

Ideal for use tight on drum kits and cymbals (when using the
cardioid capsules), overhead on drum kits (when using the omni­directional capsules) on acoustic guitars, stringed instruments,
acoustic pianos, ambient vocals and brass or woodwind sections.

The cardioid capsules are generally used for live sound reinforce­ment applications and recording applications where wide dynamic
range and good off-axis rejection is required. The omnidirectional
capsules 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.

The Apex185 has two switches on the microphone body.
The -10dB pad switch allows the engineer to reduce the
microphone's output when close mic'ing high sound pressure
sources like brass and woodwind instruments or when using the
Apex185 on drums or percussion instruments. The low-frequency
roll-off switch allows the user to reduce low frequency 'clutter' in
the audio signal at the source, making for cleaner recorded tracks
with increased presence and definition.

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 capsules in the box
provided as they are fragile and always store the microphone body i

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their case when not in use.

Connect the microphone to your mixer or preamp with a high quality
XLR cable before turning on the phantom power source. Always
make sure all volume and gain controls on your mixer or mic preamp
are set to their minimum levels when powering up the microphone.

The Apex185s come with IMC-9 shockmount cradles to better
isolate the capsules when using the microphones 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 off­axis rejection.

Suggested Accessories

 Apex MWS-56DLX 6-inch studio pop filter
 Apex APP22 Dual Phantom Power Supply

Apex185 Matched Pair Dual capsule Pencil Condenser Microphones

Omnidirectional

Capsule

Cardioid Capsule