The APEX 460B is a high performance wide diaphragm vacuum tube microphone that delivers incredible versatility and tone. The APEX 460B is an outstanding choice as the main microphone for any professional studio, home studio, or any of the computer based direct to hard drive recording system.
The APEX 460B Tube Microphone is the new version of the world-renowned APEX 460 retains all of its predecessor's features, specs and time-honored reliability while adding a fresh new appearance premiered on the limited-edition APEX 460A Anniversary model. The 12AT7 tube in the APEX 460's preamp stage offers warmth and a smooth transient response not available in solid-state microphone design. The APEX 460B has nine different selectable polar patterns easily available from a 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 APEX 460B has three gradient stages between each position. This allows the studio engineer or home recordist far more versatility especially in vocal applications where an omnidirectional pattern isn't quite 'fat' enough, but cardioid is too narrow.
Due to their rugged construction, high SPL handling capability and affordable price, the APEX 460B is also an outstanding choice for live sound reinforcement or live recording. They have proven themselves as a versatile overhead microphone for drum kits, for guitar or bass cabinets where superior sound quality and high sound pressure handling is required. They are also the mic of choice for saxophones, flutes, acoustic guitars or acoustic bass where subtlety and clarity is paramount.
APEX 460B Tube Microphone Features
- Nine user-selectable polar patterns including omnidirectional, cardioid, figure eight with gradient positions between each
- True tube microphone design with dual 1-inch gold sputtered capsules
- External high voltage power supply to reduce system noise
- Unmatched warmth, character and tone
APEX 460B Tube Microphone Specifications
- Type: Tube Condenser
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: -37dB
- Impedance:
- 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
APEX 460B Tube Microphone Includes
- APEX 460B Tube Microphone
- IMC-10 Shockmount
- Foam Windsock
- 7-pin XLR Cable
- Power Supply (ADP0006)
- Carry Case
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