Aston Microphones Apex Glass Active Dynamic Handheld Microphone (Nickel)

Aston Apex Glass is the bright chrome version of the new Apex active/dynamic handheld microphone. Apex rises above the current crop of dynamic clones, by offering the power and flexibility our live performer and engineer community have been asking for.

Firstly, there’s a choice of two voices, derived from the TEC Award-winning Aston Stealth. These are discrete signal paths, with no EQ presets or modelling in sight. You get a choice of two world-class vocal voicings without having to swap mics out. Secondly Apex operates in passive or active modes; a built-in Class A preamp engages automatically when 48v phantom power is present, providing 20dB of super-clean boost to ensure live vocals cut through the mix live, just as they do on the studio recordings. An aerodynamically tuned head further enhances on-axis focus..

Features

• Built-in Class A pre amp engages automatically when 48v phantom power is present
• Two mics in one! Choose between active or dynamic mode
• Studio quality sound with or without 48v phantom power

Specifications

• Transducer Type: Moving coil
• Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency response: 20Hz - 16kHz
• Equivalent Noise Level: 5dB
• Sensitivity (switch up at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm) - Active mode: 3.16 mV/Pa
• Sensitivity (switch down at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm) Active mode: 5.01 mV/Pa
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%, Active mode: 119.6dB/115.6dB (switch up/down)
• Sensitivity (switch up at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm), Passive mode: 0.79 mV/Pa
• Sensitivity (switch down at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm): 1.78 mV/Pa
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%, Passive mode: 146.9dB/139.9dB (switch up/down)