Apex Electronics APEX188

The Apex188 is a true stereo USB condenser microphone designed to direct connect to any USB 2.0 equipped computer or laptop. The two-cardioid capsules in the Apex188 are fixed at a 90-degree angle to each other, allowing a perfect X/Y axis stereo image from a single mic position.

The Apex188 offers the added convenience of an internal 24bit/96kHz digital conversion direct to the USB 2.0 output, making it the ideal microphone for software based recording solutions or podcasting. The Apex188 operates on both Windows and Mac platforms.

Features

• Dual X/Y axis cardioid pickup patterns for ideal stereo imaging
• Plugs in directly to any USB equipped computer running Mac OS-X or Windows XP
• Perfect microphone for podcasters, broadcast applications, ENG and music applications
• 24 bit/96kHz A to D converter
• 16 bit/48kHz resolution
• USB connection cable & shockmount included
• True stereo USB condenser microphone
• Directly connects to Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS-X Compatible PCs and laptops
• Full 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
• Dual 22mm cardioid diaphragm design
• Ideal for podcasting, electronic news gathering (ENG), film &broadcast applications, ambient source or live stereo remote recording

Specifications

• Type: Stereo condenser microphone with USB
• Element: Dual 22mm capsules mounted on X/Y axis
• Polar Pattern(s): Dual cardioid pattern (L&R stereo)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity (14.1mV re 1V @ 1Pa): -40dB
• Maximum SPL (1kHz @ 1% THD): 137dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio (1kHz @ 1 Pa): 75dB
• Phantom Power Requirements: USB low-power device (26mA)
• Output Connectors: USB 2.0
• Included Accessories: Shockmount, USB cable
• Dimensions: 8.25" x 1.25"