APEX 447 side-address Supercardioid microphone Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Apex
Table of Contents
APEX 447 side-address Supercardioid microphone
Introduction
The Apex447 side-address Supercardioid microphone delivers exceptional tone in a visually stunning vintage-styled package. The black over black chrome all- metal chassis, vintage yoke design and antique windscreen make the Apex447 the ideal microphone for artists needing to make a visual as well as sonic impact from their stage. Supercardioid polar pattern delivers exceptional off-axis feedback rejection making the Apex447 a perfect choice for live sound vocal reinforcement even in high-stage volume environments. Although the Apex447 has the appearance of a vintage microphone, the high-performance capsule delivers the exceptional performance required in modern live sound or broadcast applications.The Apex447 comes with an integrated microphone stand mount and ships in an aluminum carry case.
User Tips
Uni-directional mics including the Apex447 work best if you aim them directly at the sound source. Close proximity to the source enhances the Cardioid mic’s exclusivity (only picking up that source) for less sound “clutter” and better feedback rejection. It can also provide extra bass response. Keeping mics at least 50cm (roughly 2 feet) apart further ensures source exclusivity. More “live” mics means decreased gain-before-feedback so keep the number of them as low as possible to reduce feedback risk. Also, shut off unused (eg. guest) mics using the mixer controls and place all mics as far as possible from reflective surfaces – amp stacks, walls, etc. Add a foam windscreen when using the microphone outdoors to reduce wind “rush”. Bass frequencies are boosted by Cardioid microphones when closer than half an inch from the sound source. Referred to as the “proximity effect”, this tendency can add fullness to the sound however, explosive low-frequency “pops” should be avoided and can be minimized by simply rolling off the low-frequency EQ (bass) control on the mixer channel. As well, the Apex447’s bass response gradually rolls off which also helps the user take advantage of the proximity effect.
Features
- Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
- Vintage Styling
- Rugged All Metal Chassis and Windscreen
- Integrated Microphone Standmount
- Aluminum Carry Case Included
Specifications
- Type : Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 50Hz -14 kHz
- Polar Pattern : Supercardioid
- Sensitivity : -52 dB re 1 V/Pa
- Impedance : 400 ohms
- Finish : Black Powdercoat with Black Chrome Accents
- Dimensions (in) 3.9 x 8.7 (including attached yoke)
- Dimensions (mm) 100 x 220 (including attached yoke)
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