Apex APEX471 User Manual

Type

Polar Pattern

Frequency Response

Sensitivity

Controls

Impedance

S/N Ratio

Max SPL

Equivalent Noise

Power Requirement

Dimensions

Weight

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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)

(IEC 268 - 4 - A weighted) 20dB

Dedicated Power Supply (included)

7.5 inches x 1.1 inches (190 x 28 mm)

9.7oz (280g)

Apex471Specifications:

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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.

The Apex471 tube condenser microphone is perfect for recording
both critical vocals and solo instruments. Its integrated vacuum
tube preamp circuit delivers warmth and clarity with an incredible
amount of gain not available in a solid-state microphone design,
making the it an ideal solution for digital audio workstations or any
direct to drive recording system.

The Apex471 comes standard with a cardioid condenser microphone
capsule. The cardioid polar pattern is ideal for single instrument or
solo vocal use and will yield the best results in most applications. It
offers full frequency response on the front of the microphone and the
advantage of proximity effect (increased low frequency response
when microphone is placed close to sound source*) and excellent
noise rejection from the sides and back, or 180-degree position of the
m

icrophone. User selectable low frequency roll-off and -15dB pad
switches are included on the microphone body for increased
versatility.

*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. This is especially true of any tube condenser
microphone, including the Apex471.

The outer shell of your mic can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
Do not use harsh detergents, solvents, or abrasive materials.

Never immerse any microphone or its power supply in water.

Included Accessories:

 Constant voltage power supply module - Ensures quiet
operation while delivering current to the integrated tube pre-amplifier
and condenser microphone capsules without requiring phantom
power from mixer or recording device.

 Shockmount Adaptor - Stops noise from transferring through
the floor and mic stand to the sensitive microphone capsule.

 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

Apex471 Studio Tube Condenser Microphone