Apex 215 Ribbon Microphone

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APEX 215 Ribbon Microphone

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Apex 215 Ribbon Microphone Details
The Apex215 Dual Element Ribbon Microphone delivers much higher sensitivity with a much greater signal to noise ratio than standard single element ribbon designs. The Apex215 does not require phantom power to operate and its entirely passive design delivers stunning realism without introducing electronic noise or circuit distortion to the signal path.

The Apex215's extended figure-8 polar pattern makes it an ideal microphone for use on any number of sources including acoustic guitars, strings, woodwinds and brass instruments (solo or section), acoustic pianos (including grand pianos) and of course, critical solo vocals, harmony vocals or choirs.

Ribbon microphones are sensitive to sudden transients, and care should be taken to protect the ribbon elements from sudden shocks and pops, however they can handle extremely high sustained Sound Pressure Levels (SPL). The Apex215 will easily handle SPL as high as 137dB, making them an ideal choice for close miking guitar amps or for use as overheads on drum kits where stunning realism and a natural space recording quality is required in the mix.

Apex 215 Ribbon Microphone Features

Dual, Low-Mass Ribbon elements deliver better sensitivity rating than single ribbon designs
Increased high frequency response
Low residual noise
No power supply required
Fast accurate transient response with stunning realism
Easily handles ultra-high sound pressure levels (up to137 dB)
Figure-8 audio directionality with extended sweet spots

Apex 215 Ribbon Microphone Specifications

Polar Pattern: Figure 8
Frequency Response: 30Hz~18KHz
Sensitivity: -53dB
Impedance: 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: >1000 Ohms
Equivalent Noise Level: 17dB(A-Weighted)
Max. SPL (for 1% THD @ 1000Hz; 137Db
Dimensions (mm): 150 x 30 x 60
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 1.2 x 2.4
Net Weight: 363g / 12.8oz

What We Think

"The marketing materials of this mic wouldn't lead you to a conclusion that is in harmony with what I'm saying here, but after having used SEVERAL of these mics, this is what I've found: The Apex 215 is an EXTREMELY DARK sounding microphone by nature (which looks oddly a lot like one might imagine a Remington Electric Shaver to appear) - even compared to other ribbon microphones. So, if this is your first ribbon mic or you are looking for a mic to constantly lean on as a main home studio mic, then this is probably not going to be the mic for you. I've found the 215 to be decently applied as a 'meat mic' for drums. What I mean by that is that it's a good mic to mix in straight up the middle of the drum mix to help fill out the midrange often less-emphasized by condenser mics. Just remember that it's a good mic to consider combining with other and brighter mic signals to fill out the sound. It's not really designed for this specifically, but it's just where I've found the 215 to be usuable. It's also well used as an 'effecty' mic where natural character is something that you're looking to get away from. If you want to make something dark and grungy, then this is a good place to start."

Alan Moon - Front End Audio

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got my money's worth	January 14, 2010
Reviewer: Collin Sirola from Walnut, CA United States

I own several mics from the md421 to the k5... looking for a ribbon to add to my cabinet... very nice with lots of smooth low end, better than a 58 but can't touch the 4050 or nt2a (as expected) has a very unusual color to my recordings, lining through a focusrite isa 1 a dmp3 and a bla auteur... surprisingly i think it sounds best through the maudio (the isa just doesn't drive it enough) so yes, nice mic for the price, pretty smooth, fun to play around with if it is a bit ugly. (it is)

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first ribbon mic	November 12, 2008
Reviewer: ElectricFishProductions from Indiana

Very nice. Smooth, quiet, balanced. Requires lots of gain, as expected.
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try a ribbon mic without spending too much money.
I've used it on acoustic guitar, male vocal, congas, shakers - all with very good results. On tambourine it was only fair.
Takes eq - cut or boost - very well.
This is my first ribbon, but I've had plenty of experience with good mics from Audio-Technica, SE Electronics, AKG, and Studio Projects (the Studio Projects B3 is another low priced gem).
Front End Audio shipped in a day, very well packaged, and the price was excellent.

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