460B

Common name: Apex Electronics 460B

Production Status: In production

The Apex 460B is a high performance wide diaphragm vacuum tube studio condenser microphone that delivers incredible versatility and tone. Competing easily with far more expensive microphones in its class, the Apex 460B is an outstanding choice as the main microphone for any professional studio, home studio, or any of the computer based direct to hard drive recording system. The 12AT7 tube in the Apex 460B’s preamp stage offers warmth and a smooth transient response not available in solid-state microphone design. The Apex460B has nine different selectable polar patterns easily available from a selector switch on the front panel of the external power supply. Rather than limiting the user to the three popular patterns (Omnidirectional, Cardioid, and Figure Eight pattern) most commonly available, the Apex 460B has three gradient stages between each position. This allows the studio engineer or home recordist far more versatility especially in vocal applications where an omnidirectional pattern isn’t quite ‘fat’ enough, but cardioid is too narrow. Due to their rugged construction, high SPL handling capability and affordable price, the Apex 460B is also an outstanding choice for live sound reinforcement or live recording. They have proven themselves as a versatile overhead microphone for drum kits, for guitar or bass cabinets where superior sound quality and high sound pressure handling is required. They are also the mic of choice for saxophones, flutes, acoustic guitars or acoustic.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
14 mV/Pa
Max SPL
125
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
20 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
ECC81/12AT7/6201

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
824 g
Length
240 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
46 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
MC-10 Shock-mount. Foam Windsock. 7-pin XLR Cable. Power Supply (ADP0006). Carry Case
Optional