Overview:
The AUDIX CX212B is a multi-pattern, dual diaphragm condenser microphone with a contemporary design and excellent performance characteristics. It is an exceptional tool for professional audio production, project studios and live stage performances.
- Delivering a smooth, uniform frequency response from 20 Hz - 20 kHz, the CX212B offers a choice of three polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure 8.
- Additionally, the CX212B is equipped with a bass roll-off filter to help eliminate rumble in the lower frequencies.
- The CX212B, for use in SPL up to 143 dB (with pad engaged), is ideal for a wide variety of acoustic instruments, vocals, string sections, ensembles and ambient room miking. The CX212B, which is designed with discreet low noise preamp circuitry, operates on 48 V phantom power.
- For optimum results use the CX212B with a high quality preamplifier and microphone cable.
Features:
- Multi-pattern: cardioid, omni, figure-8
- 1.07” gold vapor dual diaphragm
- Low noise electronics
- Rich, warm tones – ideal for digital recording
- Heavy duty isolation shockmount included
- Road case for mic and shockmount
Applications:
- Studio vocals, lead and backing
- Voice over
- Choir
- Ambient room mic
- Drum overheads
- Orchestra
- Bells, chimes, marimba, vibes
- Acoustic instruments : piano, sax, strings, guitar, flute
- Electric guitar cabinets
What's in the Box?
- Adjustable one piece metal clip (MC-112)
- Isolation shockmount (SMT-CX112)
- Aluminum road case (CASE-CX)
Optional Accessories:
- WS-112 - External foam windscreen
- APS-2 - Two-channel phantom power supply
- PD-133 - Pop Diffuser
- TRIPOD - Tripod mic stand
Microphone Characteristics:
User Tips:
The correct side: Note that the front of the microphone element is on the same side as the printing. This side of the microphone should be facing towards the sound source.
Multi-patterns: The switch on the right hand side of the microphone allows you to change the polar patterns of the microphone as follows:
- The switch in the furthest left position is the “omni” pattern. This pattern means that the mic is wide open and will pick up a full 360 degree radius in all directions.
- The switch in the middle position is “cardioid”. This pattern means the microphone will pickup from the front of the microphone in a heart shaped pattern, rejecting sound from the rear side of the microphone.
- The switch in the furthest right position is “figure 8”. This pattern means that the microphone will pickup from both the front and rear of the microphone in a figure 8 pattern, hence the name “Figure 8.”
Dimensions:
Specifications:
- Transducer Type...................... Condenser
- Capsule Technology................... 1.07”/27mm Gold Vapor Diaphragm
- Frequency Range .................30 Hz - 20 kHz
- Polar Pattern .....................Multi-Pattern
- Output Impedance.............. 200 Ohms
- Sensitivity ............Omni - 11 mV / Pa @ 1k / Cardioid - 16 mV / Pa @ 1k / Figure 8 - 11 mV / Pa @ 1k
- Equivalent Noise Floor................ 18 dB (A weighted)
- Signal to Noise Ratio................... 76 dB
- Power Requirements ......................48-52 volts phantom
- Maximum SPL....................... ≥132 dB
- Dynamic Range ....................110 dB
- Cable/Connector ..................3 pin gold plated male XLR connector
- Polarity ...................Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
- Housing / Finish................ Brass / Black satin
- Weight.................. 480 g / 17 ounces
- Length .......................172 mm / 6.78 inches