Apex 460B Multipattern Tube Condenser Microphone

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460B Multipattern Tube Condenser Microphone
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This new version of the world-renowned Apex460 retains all of its predecessor's features, specs and time-honored reliability while adding a fresh new appearance premiered on the limited-edition Apex460A Anniversary model.

Since its original release in 2003, the Apex460 multi-pattern tube condenser has earned a reputation as the perfect 'main microphone' for virtually any recording application, and continues to be one of the most popular studio microphones Apex offers.

The warmth and tone created by the Apex460B's integrated tube preamp and dual 1-inch gold sputtered 5-micron diaphragms makes it the ideal choice for tracking critical vocals, solo instruments, acoustic guitars and strings. Nine available user-selectable polar patterns, including Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Figure 8 with gradient positions between each make the Apex460B one of the most versatile microphones in any studio's toolkit.

Features

• High Performance Tube Microphone
• Nine User-selectable Polar Patterns including Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Figure Eight (with gradient positions between each)
• Dual 1-inch Custom Designed Gold Sputtered Capsules
• Upgraded Isolation Shockmount
• Integrated Removable All Metal Pop Filter
• External High Voltage Power Supply
• 7-pin Microphone Cable


Specifications:

Type: Multi Pattern Tube Condenser
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: -37dB
Impedance: Less Than 200 ohms
Equivalent Noise Level:20dB
S/N: 76dB
Max SPL: 125dB
Power Requirement: Dedicated Power Supply (Included)
Controls:Pattern Select Knob (On Power Supply)
Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.8 in / 240 x 46 mm
Weight: 29 oz / 824 g

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Apex 460B 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Halifax, Nova Scotia
When I first used my Apex 460B I found it was quite noisy however, I discovered by accident, that you need to turn on the microphone for about an hour and let the tubes warm up, it really cleans up its act. It has become my Vocal Choice microphone and it has an amazing sound. For the money, it is well worth every penny.
Posted by MrGuitarPlayer on Apr 2, 2023
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Noisey 3 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
I bought this mic to use for Vocals but it’s so noisey it’s basically unusable! I’m thinking it’s just this particular mic, but you can never be sure
Posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2020
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Impressionant! 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Laval, Quebec
Le son est vraiment clair et bien défini. J'utilisais un Shure SM58 pour enregistrer ma voix dans mon studio maison, mais la différence entre les deux est phénoménale. Bonne construction et très complet, c'est quasiment du vol à ce prix!
Posted by Mike on Aug 15, 2018
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Great Mic 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   London North, Ontario
Great mic for the price you pay for it. Quite a clean mic that gets great quality vocals. I use it in my home studio and have recorded some songs with it and they have turned out quite bright and clean.
Posted by Graham Hewitt on Nov 12, 2016
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