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APEX APEX460 Studio Microphone
APEX APEX460
 
List Price: $399.00
Our Price: $189.00
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Product Code: 7493

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APEX 460 Microphone Details
The Apex 460 tube condenser microphone is perfect for recording both critical vocals and instruments. The dual diaphragm multi-pattern design gives you nine different polar pattern settings to get the perfect microphone sound for every studio application.

The Apex460 features dual 1-inch gold sputtered 5-micron diaphragms in a shockmount capsule. The 12AT7 vacuum tube pre-amp and capsule is suspended in a solid machined casing to further reduce tube-induced noise. The included external shock-mount suspension virtually eliminates vibration and handling noise, while at the same time safely securing the microphone in any position needed during the recording process.

One unique feature of this microphone is the nine different selectable polar patterns easily available from the selector switch on the front panel of the external power supply. Rather than limiting the user to the three popular patterns (Omnidirectional, Cardioid, and Figure Eight pattern) most commonly available, the Apex460 has three gradient stages between each pattern.

This allows the studio engineer or home recordist far more versatility. In vocal applications where an omnidirectional pattern isn't quite 'fat' enough, but cardioid is too narrow, you now have three additional steps to find the right subtle mix between the two standard patterns. There are also three additional steps between cardioid and figure-8 pattern.

Due to their rugged construction, high SPL handling capability and affordable price, the Apex460 is also an outstanding choice for live sound reinforcement or live recording. They have proven themselves as overhead mics for drum kits, for guitar or bass cabinets where superior sound quality and high sound pressure handling is required, or as the mic of choice for saxophones, flutes, acoustic guitars or acoustic bass where subtlety and clarity is paramount.

APEX 460 Microphone Specifications
  • Type: Condenser Pressure Gradient Microphone with 1-Inch Dual Diaphragm and Tube Preamp
  • Polar Pattern: Omni, Cardioid, Figure-8 with 6 Intermediate Stages
  • Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
  • Sensitivity: 14mv/Pa = -37dB (0dB = 1v/Pa) -10dB
  • Impedance: <200 Ohms
  • S/N: 76dB
  • Max SPL: (For 1% THD @ 1000Hz) 125dB
  • Equivalent Noise: IEC 268 - 4 (A weighted) 20dB - A
  • Power Requirement: Dedicated Power Supply
  • Controls: Pattern Select knob (on power supply)
  • Dimensions: 9.45 x 1.8 in / 240 x 46 mm
  • Weight: 29.1 oz / 824g
What We Think
"In it's natural form, the Apex 460 is an excellent microphone for the price. However, compared to more expensive mics, the 460 might lack an overall clarity, depth, and bottom that most associate with tube microphones. The Apex 460 is a microphone modifier's delight. So, we sell a lot of these mics paired up with the Peluso CEK-12 capsule and the results when modified are very good."
Alan Moon - Front End Audio
 
 
 

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  0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 
Bang 4 the Buck if ever there was... January 12, 2010
Reviewer: Ronald Hunt from BROOKLYN, NY United States  
Bright as most chinese manufactured mics are but very useable. I use the windscreen and I always double pop filter vocals anyway...and the results are, believe it or not, pretty good. I've had several conversations with Dave Thomas at AA Microphones and he's gonna modify it for me so that the sound will be more CK-12ish. Carrying Case, shockmount, and power supply are included and the power supply allows patter selection. And guess what? Im going 2 buy another so I can record background vocals the way they should be recorded! Thanks Apex :-)

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  1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 
apex 460 November 11, 2009
Reviewer: richard yang from little rock, AR United States  
for the price, this mic is it! i bought it for the sheer purpose of modding and still intend to. as soon as i got it i swapped the tube with an EH 6072a and removed the inner headbasket grill. this mic isn't the quiestest i own, but man does it have character. very vintagey and tubey. i also own a ma-200 and shot it out recently with it. the ma-200 is a stellar mic that is robust and costs ALOT more, but the 460 held its own and had an awesome vibe. i love this mic and with each mod hope to love it more and more. this will become my own akg C12...on a budget.

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  0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 
Apex 460 Mic March 3, 2009
Reviewer: vic germano from simi valley, CA United States  
What ever Vern said!!!       I am very happy with this mic. I have alot of mics in my locker but this one seems to be the go to for, Female & Male Vocals, and best for Accusitc Guitar,  Very clear top end and smoth and round bottom, not cloudy, Why are you still reading this? Go get one NOW.  I have over 25 years in the recording business.

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It's A Must Have February 12, 2009
Reviewer: Vern Monnett from Castaic, CA United States  
I had to bite, at $189.00, to the door, and check this mic out.

I have owned some pretty good mics (AKG 414, 451, Senheiser MD 421), but have never had an acoustic guitar sound I was happy with until now.

This mic in the Cardiod towards Omni 1 click position just makes it sound real. It is the best sound I have ever had on an acoustic, and I've been at this for 20 years.

I've also used it on both male and female vocals with good results.

Are you getting a Neuman or an actual C-12? No, but you are getting a tremendous value for the money. I can't imagine any project or home studio that would not get a lot of use out of this mic.

This is an unbelievable bargain at the price, and a completely useable mic at ANY price.

If you want an eyeopener, Google Telefunken M-16 vs. Apex 460. If you don't order one of these immediately, I'd like to know why.

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