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CX212 Muli-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic

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Overview

Multi-pattern condenser mic with contemporary design and excellent performance characteristics.

The Audix CX-212 is an exceptional multi-pattern condenser microphone with a large diaphragm that is ideal for project studios, professional audio production, and live stage performances. Delivers a smooth, uniform frequency response from 30 Hz - 20 kHz. The Audix CX-212 microphone offers a choice of 3 polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure 8. Additionally, the CX-212 mic is equipped with a bass roll-off filter to help eliminate rumble and hum in lower frequencies. The Audix CX-212 handles sound pressure levels up to 132 dB. It's a perfect microphone for a wide variety of acoustic instruments, vocals, string sections, ensembles, and ambient room miking. The Audix CX-212 is designed with discreet low noise preamp circuitry, and operates on phantom power of 48-52 volts. Optimum results will be achieved by using the CX-212 mic with a high quality mic preamplifier and premium quality microphone cable.

Multi-pattern: Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8

1.07" gold vapor diaphragm Low noise electronics

Rich, warm tones”ideal for digital recording Heavy duty isolation shock mount included


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 cabs


Supplied Accessories:

Adjustable one-piece metal clip (MC-112)

Isolation shock mount (SMT-CX112)

Features

  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Capsule Technology: 1.07"/27mm Gold Vapor Diaphragm
  • Frequency Range: 30 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
  • Polar Pattern: Multi-Pattern
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
  • Sensitivity O/C: 16.5 mV/ 26 mV (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
  • Noise Floor: 18 dB (A weighted)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dB (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
  • Power Requirements: 48v +/- 4v 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: Copper alloy body
  • Finish: Black satin
  • Weight: 17 oz / 480g
  • Overall Length: 172 mm
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