Apex515
Owner’s Manual
The Apex515 is a high performance hand-held vocal condenser
microphone built for maximum clarity, precision, tone and
versatility.
Designed for professional vocal applications, the
Apex515 uses a proven internal capsule isolation mount to protect
the capsule from shocks and vibration and to minimize handling
noise. A stainless steel microphone mesh pop filter minimizes wind
noise, limits over-pronounced P and B sounds while adding further
protection to the microphone condenser capsule.
What makes the Apex515 unique is the ability to change the polar
pattern response of the microphone, tailoring it to specific singers
and applications. Three interchangeable capsules are included
with the Apex515.
The cardioid capsule is the standard setting for almost all applications
and will deliver best results in most live applications. It offers full
frequency response at the front of the microphone while rejecting
off-axis sounds from the sides and back of the capsule. In most live
sound applications and remote recording Apex515's cardioid pattern
offers excellent feedback rejection, good isolation and very predictable
proximity effect (increased low frequency response when microphone
is placed close to sound source*).
The supercardioid capsule reacts very much like the cardioid capsule,
with a much tighter ‘hot spot’ and much better off-axis rejection. This
would be the preferred capsule for artists who are always close
miking to the source (singing right on the microphone), and for use on
high volume stages where maximum feedback rejection is required*.
The Omnidirectional polar pattern picks up sound equally from all
around the microphone. This is mostly used for recording ambient
sounds, or when recording in an exceptionally good sounding live
room where the character, ambiance and tone of the studio needs to
be recorded, as well as the source voice or instrument. It would also
be the ideal choice for picking up audience interaction in a live recording
situation and exhibits no proximity effect*.
*Vocalists can use the proximity effect to their advantage, adding
fullness and more 'bottom end' to the voice. Experienced vocalists can
easily incorporate it as part of their overall microphone technique.
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To change capsules on the Apex515, unhook the microphone from any phantom power source, unscrew the microphone pop filter
to expose the capsule. Unscrew the capsule and place in the case provided paying particular attention to not touch or bend the
contact points on the base of the capsule. When replacing the capsule, be careful not to cross thread the capsule onto the
microphone contact. Do not over tighten.
The Apex515 is a condenser microphone, and does require phantom power to operate
.
Polar Patterns
Changing Capsules
