Audix ADX60 Specifications

BOUNDARY CONDENSER

ADX60

ADX60

OVERVIEW

The ADX60 is a professional pre-polarized condenser microphone designed for stage,

studio and broadcast applications. The ADX60 is known for its high sensitivity and

ability to handle distance and area miking for a wide variety of applications including

conferencing, plays, theatre and acoustic instruments.

Characterized with a uniformly controlled hemi-cardioid polar pattern, the ADX60

is designed to capture a specific designated area, hence the name “boundary

microphone.” With a wide frequency range of 50 Hz - 18 kHz, the ADX60 is requires

9 - 52 Volts phantom power for operation and is equipped with a 25’ cable and

phantom power adapter (APS910).

The ADX60 is very easy to position, durable and manufactured with high standards

and tight tolerances. Roadworthy construction includes a precision die cast zinc

casing, high performance 12 mm capsule, black e-coat finish, laser etched model and

serial number, steel mesh grill, space saving mini-XLR connector and rubber base for

dampening purposes.

MICROPHONE

FEATURES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

CBL60 -

APS910 - Phantom power adapter

P1 - Carrying Pouch

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

APS911 - Battery operated phantom power adapter with on-off
switch and bass roll-off

25’ detachable mic cable with mini XLRf connectors

· Highly sensitive

· Designed to pick up specified areas

· Excellent sonic characteristic

· Roadworthy construction

APPLICATIONS

· Live sound, recording

· Podium

· Stage presentations

· Theatre

· Piano

· Religious ceremonies, weddings

· Teleconferencing, boardroom

· Room ambience

· Courtroom

APS910 APS911

SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer Type Pre-Polarized Condenser

Frequency Response 50 Hz - 18 kHz

Polar Pattern

Output Impedance 250 ohms balanced

Sensitivity 9 mV / Pa @ 1k

Equivalent Noise Level <29 dB (A-weighted)

Signal to Noise Ratio >65 dB

Maximum SPL

Power Requirements

Cable/Connector

Polarity

Materials / Finish

Weight

Length

Cardioid

≥130 dB

None

Miniature female XLR connector

Positive pressure on diaphragm
produces positive voltage on
pin 2 relative to pin 3

Die Cast Zinc / Black Finish

143 g / 5 oz

80 mm / 3.1 in

DIMENSIONS (mm)

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER SPECIFICATIONS

The microphone shall be a back plate pre-polarized condenser with a modular

threaded capsule and hemi-cardioid polar pattern. The microphone shall oper-

ate on 9-52 Volts phantom power and the nominal output impedance shall be

equal to 250 ohms at 1 kHz. The microphone shall have a sensitivity of 5 mV /

Pa at 1 kHz. The microphone shall have a maximum SPL level of ≥130 dB with

a THD of 0.5%. The microphone casing shall be die cast from zinc alloy with

dimensions of 70 mm in width and 80 mm in length. The microphone shall be

the Audix ADX60.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The ADX60 is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into one of

the mic level inputs on your mixer, console, or recording device. The ADX60 will

NOT operate without phantom power voltage (48 Volts recommended) which

is available on most professional mic preamps and mixing devices. If phantom

power is not available on your equipment, use the Audix APS911 phantom

power supply which allows battery powered operation. Avoid plugging or

unplugging the microphone from a PA system unless the channel is muted or

the volume of the system is turned down. Failure to do so may result in a loud

“popping” noise which could seriously damage the speakers in the PA system.

APS910 phantom power adapter: Note that the mini-XLRf connector at the

end of the ADX60 mic cable plugs into mini-XLRm side of the APS910 power

adapter. From there, plug a standard XLR-XLR microphone cable to complete

the connection from the APS910 to the mixing board. The APS910 may also be

plugged directly into the mixing console or snake.

ADX60

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

USER TIPS

The ADX60 is a boundary microphone designed in order that the pick up pattern

is relative (parallel) to the surface on which it is placed. This allows a wide array of

creative microphone placement techniques on walls, floors, ceilings, and panels

to help create the “sound field.” These sound fields around the microphone allow

sounds to be captured from above; for instance, when the mic is placed on the

POLAR PATTERNS

Lo

Hi

ground for a stage play, or from below as when taped to the inside of a piano lid.

The front of the microphone (the side with the “Audix” logo) should always

be aimed at the sound source. As outlined above, you can experiment with a

variety of microphones to achieve the optimum result.

In a conference room: Several microphones can be used (one every 3-4’).

In a play: The microphones should be placed 1-2’ from the edge of the stage

and positioned every 5’ for stages larger than 25’.

For a smaller stage: 2 mics may be used 10-15’ apart.

Further miking techniques may be found at www.audixusa.com.

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SERVICE AND WARRANTY:

workmanship, Audix will repair or replace said product at no charge with proof of purchase. Audix does not pay or reimburse shipping costs for warranty repairs or returns. The warranty excludes
any causes other than manufacturing defects, such as normal wear, abuse, environmental damage, shipping damage or failure to use or maintain the product per the supplied instructions. No
Implied Warranties: All implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded. The liability of Audix, if any,
for damages relating to allegedly defective products shall be limited to the actual price paid by Dealer for such products and shall in no event include incidental or consequential damages of
any kind. Should your microphone fail in any way, please contact the Audix Service department at 503.682.6933. A Return Authorization is required before returning any product. OTHER THAN
THIS WARRANTY, AUDIX MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS. AUDIX SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR BASED ON THE SALE, USE, STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCTS, AUDIX’S
SERVICE WORK, BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT. NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF AUDIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This microphone is under warranty for a period of 3 years to be free of defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a product failure due to materials or

ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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