Studio Electret Vocal Microphone - Internal shock-mounted, externally-biased condenser capsule, cardioid. Incl: carrying case & stand mount. Key Features For Studio Recording and Podcasting Cardioid Polar Pattern 29mm Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm Ultralow-Noise Preamp Circuitry Active Driven Shielding Proprietary Internal Shockmount Ultrathin Acoustic Foam and Steel Grill Machined Aluminum Housing for Durability Includes Snap-On Mic Clip & Zipper Pouch Designed and Manufactured in the USA The A231 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone from Audix is an ultralow-noise condenser mic designed for demanding studio use. Designed with a larger-than-average effective diaphragm, a highly directional cardioid pickup pattern, and a rugged, machined aluminum housing, the A231 is a versatile studio mic that handle voices and instruments with ease, imparting natural warmth with impressive detail. The A231 sports convenient integrated hardware to make recording easier than ever, with an integrated vibration-reducing shockmount that eliminates the need for bulky external shockmounts, and a built-in acoustic foam filter and steel alloy grille for avoiding plosives and sibilance. The extremely low-noise preamp circuitry produces clean signals, and an active driven shielding helps to protect the preamp-to-capsule connection from obtrusions like capacitive coupling. The microphone includes a zippered carrying case for safe transport to and from recording locations, and the included snap-on mic clip makes the A231 easy to mount on any 5/8" or 3/8" stand or boom. Studio-Ready Performance Low-noise preamp circuitry and active driven shielding for ultra-clean signal Cardioid polar pattern offers rejection of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear Internal shockmount reduces vibrations and rumble, no external shockmount needed Proprietary impedance control between capsule and circuitry for consistent and reliable performance Quality Construction Designed and assembled in the USA to exacting standards Externally biased 33mm condenser capsule with gold-sputtered diaphragm 25% larger effective diaphragm area when compared to typical large-diaphragm condensers Machined aluminum chassis with gold-plated brass band and black anodized finish for durability Double-woven steel mesh grille with ultra-thin acoustic foam for pop resistance Requires 48V phantom power Includes zippered carrying case and snap-on 5/8" mic clip with 3/8" thread adapter Audix A231 Specs Microphone Primary Applications Studio Recording, Broadcast, Podcast Form Factor Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount Intended Sound Sources Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Instrument, Choir Sound Field Mono Operating Principle Pressure Gradient Capsule 1 x Condenser Diaphragm 1.1" / 29 mm (Condenser) Polar Pattern Cardioid Orientation Side Address Circuitry Solid-State Pad None High-Pass Filter None Tone Adjustment None Gain Adjustment None On-Board Controls None Windscreen Built-In, Metal Mesh Performance Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum SPL 140 dB SPL Impedance 150 Ohms Sensitivity 16 mV/Pa at 1 kHz Output Level 4000 mV (Typical) Dynamic Range 128 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 82 dB Equivalent Noise Level 12 dB A-Weighted CMRR 70 dB Connectivity Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) Headphone Connector None Power Operating Voltage 48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power) Physical Color Black Mounting Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (with Included Hardware)Desktop Stand (with Optional Hardware)Boompole, Floor Mic Stand (with Optional Hardware)Instrument Clamp (with Optional Hardware) Mounting Thread Size 5/8"-27 Female (3/8"-16 Female with Included Adapter) Included Case Zipper Pouch Included Filters None Construction Material Aluminum, Brass, Steel Wire Grille Dimensions H: 5.7 x W: 2.1" / H: 146 x W: 54.5 mm Weight 11.6 oz / 330 g
