Audix VX-5
Cardioid Condenser Microphone

VX-5

The VX-5 is a stylish and innovative hand-held vocal condenser microphone designed to handle a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications.

With a smooth frequency response of 40 Hz - 16.5 kHz (plus or minus 3 dB), the VX-5 features a 14mm gold vapor diaphragm, a supercardioid polar pattern, a -10 dB pad, a bass roll-off filter, an acoustically ported steel mesh grill screen, and a rugged die cast zinc body.

The VX-5 will handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB (in the pad and roll-off position) without distortion and will additionally provide over 20 dB of ambient noise rejection for feedback control on live stages.

The VX-5 operates on phantom power of 9-52 volts and will achieve optimum results when used with a high quality mic preamp. In addition to vocal applications, the VX-5 is ideally suited to capture acoustic instruments such as guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion toys, and drum overheads. and hi-hat.

Features:

• Extremely smooth and accurate response
• Perfectly balanced for handheld use
• -10 dB pad and bass roll-off
• Handles high sound pressure levels
• Excellent gain before feedback
• Low handling noise
• Pop resistant grill

Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Electret Condenser
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz-16.5 kHz ± 3 dB
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Output Impedance: 150 Ohms
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: 6.9 mV (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 26 dB (A weighted)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 68 dB (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
• Off Axis Rejection: >20 dB
• Maximum SPL: >140 dB (w/-10 pad)
• Cable/Connector: 3 pin gold-plated male XLR connector
• Polarity: Positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
• Housing: Die cast zinc
• Weight: 8 oz / 227 grams
• Finish: Black E-coat

Our Part #  VX5