210 Ribbon Microphone
Generally considered to be the ideal microphone for
vocals, solo instruments and any broadcast application, the classic ribbon
microphone design boasts the most natural sounding audio capture available.
Traditionally the ribbon microphone has remained exclusively in the realm of the
large studio, until now.
The Apex210 has been engineered to deliver the unique
character and tone of the classic ribbon design at an unbelievable price, making
the ribbon microphone available for the first time to the home studio enthusiast
and project studio engineer.
The active element of the Apex210 is a very thin
corrugated aluminum ribbon mounted under low tension between the poles of a
strong magnet. 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 with incredibly fast and accurate transient response and stunning realism.
The Apex210 ribbon microphone is ideal for today's direct to digital
recordings.
Although ribbon microphones are by their nature extremely
fragile, the Apex210 can handle high sound pressure levels approaching 165dB
range. The low-tension 2-inch long, 2-micron thick aluminum ribbon design offers
audio reproduction with smooth, natural extended low and high frequency
response. The Apex210 is shipped with a custom designed aluminum carrying case.
The integrated yoke mic stand mount and internal shock mount assembly protects
the extremely fragile ribbon element during use.
Features:
- Classic ribbon microphone at an unprecedented price
- Ideal microphone for vocals, solo instruments and any
broadcast application
- Asymmetrical figure-8 pickup pattern
- Custom designed aluminum carrying case
- Integrated yoke mic stand with internal shock mount
assembly
Specifications:
- Type: Large Element Ribbon Microphone
- Ribbon Type: Pure aluminum
- Polar Pattern: Asymmetrical Figure-8
- Sensitivity: -55dB
- Frequency Response 30 to 18,000Hz (+/- 3dB)
- Impedance: < 200 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: < 1000 Ohms
- Max SPL (1% THD @1kHz): 165dB
- Equivalent noise level: 18dB
- S/N ratio: 70dB
- Diameter: 2.7 inches / 68.5mm
- Length: 7 inches / 178mm
- Net Weight: 31 oz / 870g