Audix SCX-25 Condenser Microphone

SCX-25 Condenser Microphone description:

The SCX-25 is a condenser microphone with an elegant design and a revolutionary capsule suspension system. Uniquely shock mounted within an intricate machined brass ring, the SCX-25 capsule is completely isolated from the mic body and the electronics. By successfully minimizing acoustic reflections and diffractions, SCX-25 delivers a pure, open-air sound unlike any other microphone, regardless of size or cost. Delivering a smooth uniform cardioid frequency response from 20 - 20k, the SCX-25 will reproduce vocals and acoustic instruments with exceptional detail and realism. The SCX-25 is very consistent when responding to incoming off-axis signals, exhibiting excellent phase coherence and minimal proximity effect.

By employing miniaturized low noise components, the preamp circuitry for the SCX-25 is housed within a brass microphone body which is merely 4 inches long. The result is the smallest footprint of any large diaphragm microphone to date, allowing the SCX-25 more convenience and freedom when it comes to mic placement. And because of the internal capsule suspension mounting system, the need for costly shock mounts is eliminated and set-up time is greatly simplified.

The SCX-25 operates on phantom power of 48 - 52 Volts. Optimum results will be achieved by using the SCX-25 with a high quality mic preamplifier and premium quality microphone cable.

Features:

• Great multi-purpose studio mic. Great for 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)
• High Maximum SPL 135 dB
• Innovative design
• Isolated capsule suspension system
• Miniaturized pre-amp
• Extremely small footprint (brass body only 4 inches long)
• Foam lined Wooden carrying case (CC5), High quality nylon mic clip adjustable through 180º with a standard 5/8 inch –27 thread (Note: metal adapter also supplied to accommodate European standard threads) (MC1) and Cordura carrying pouch (P1) supplied with this microphone

Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Condenser
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Sensitivity: 27 mV (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
• Equivalent Noise Floor: 14 dB (A weighted)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dB (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
• Power Requirements: 48 - 52v phantom
• Maximum SPL: 135 dB
• Dynamic Range: 121 dB
• Cable/Connector: 3 pin gold plated male XLR connector
• Polarity: Positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
• Housing: Brass
• Weight: 6 oz/170 grams