Apex Compact Ribbon Microphone

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Compact Ribbon Microphone

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The active element of a ribbon microphone is a very thin corrugated aluminum ribbon mounted under low tension between the poles of a strong magnet. The low-tension 2-inch long, 2-micron thick aluminum ribbon used in the Apex205 offers audio reproduction with smooth, natural extended low and high frequency response, yet handles extremely fast transients accurately. Although ribbon microphones are by their nature extremely fragile, the Apex205 can handle high sound pressure levels approaching 165dB range.

The asymmetrical figure-8 pickup pattern has an extended sweet spot on the rear face of the microphone allowing the recording to accurately reproduce the natural space and ambient reverberation of a good sounding live room.
Features

  • Ribbon Microphone Design

  • Figure-8 Polar Pattern

  • Fast Accurate Transient Response

  • No power supply required


Specifications
Type: Large Element Ribbon
Ribbon Type: Pure Aluminum (2 Microns)
Frequency Response: 40Hz - 18kHz
Sensitivity: -55dB (0dB = 1V/Pa)
Impedance: less than 200 ohms
S/N: 70dB
Max SPL: 160dB
Connection: XLR-M
Dimensions: 6.5 x 2 in / 170 x 50.5 mm
Weight:19 oz / 545 g

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Love these for room mics, stereo AC guitar, and guitar cabs! Pair w/ a 57 and guitars are done!
Posted by anonymous on May 31, 2015
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great cheap ribbon 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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really great value for the money. works great on kick, bass/guitar amps and some vocals. .....and its cheap enough to buy a bunch of them!!!
Posted by anonymous on Jun 17, 2013
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