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Audix Corporation 9400 SW Barber Street, Wilsonville, OR 97070
SERVICE AND WARRANTY:
This product is under warranty for
a period of 3 years from any and all
manufacturing defects. Should your
microphone fail in any way, please
contact the Audix Service department at
503-682-6933. A Return Authorization
number is required before returning
any products
.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
The MicroPod™ is manufactured to exacting
specs with roadworthy construction. However,
the capsule is highly sensitive and should be
handled with care. Avoid extreme temperatures
and be sure to store your microphone in the
pouch provided when not in use. Moisture of
any kind can adversely affect the sound and
performance of your microphone.
***All specifications subject to change without notice.
To register your
microphone, please visit
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SPECIFICATIONS:
FREQUENCY / POLARS:
Cardioid
Hypercardioid
ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS SPECIFICATIONS:
The microphone system shall consist of a condenser type with a modular threaded capsule
and a variety of gooseneck attachments. The microphone shall be available in a cardioid and
hypercardioid polar pattern and shall have a base terminating in a miniature male XLR. The
gooseneck shall terminate in a miniature female XLR at the microphone end and shall have a base
terminating in a male XLR plug. The microphone shall operate on 18-52 Volts phantom power.
The microphone shall have a sensitivity of 10 mV/ Pa and a nominal impedance of 150 ohms at
1 kHz. The microphone shall have a maximum SPL level of ≥150 dB and shall be machined from
brass with gooseneck fabricated from aluminum tubing, brass fittings, and coiled steel gooseneck
material. The microphone be 12 mm in diameter and the gooseneck available in 6 inch, 12 inch,
and 18 inch length. The microphone system shall be called the MicroPod™ Series.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:
The MicroPod™ Series are low impedance microphones and should be plugged into a “mic level”
input on your console, mixer or recording device. The MicroPod microphones require phantom
power and will NOT operate without phantom power voltage (minimum of 18-52 Volts) which is
available on most professional mic preamps and mixing devices. Avoid plugging or unplugging
the microphone from a PA system unless the channel is muted or the volume of the system turned
down. Failure to do so may result in a loud “popping” noise which could seriously damage the
speakers in the PA system.
Changing Capsules:
Capsules can easily be interchanged by simply screwing them on and off
the capsule housing.
Permanent Installation:
The MicroPod™can be conveniently plugged into any standard XLR
female connector or receptacle. For permanent installation onto a table, podium or flat surface,
use the supplied flange shockmount. The base of the MicroPod™ fits securely into the flange and
a standard XLRf microphone cable or panel jack may be used. If further shockmount or isolation
is required, it is recommended to use the optional SMT1218R rubber shockmount which requires
boring out a 2 inch hole.
USER TIPS:
Speaking distance and angle of microphone: The two flexible portions of the microphone will
enable you to position the mic according to height and speaking style of the user. In general, the
microphone can be angled at 60-75 degrees towards the speaker and be 12-16 inches away from
the mouth. A shorter distance can be used for a fuller sound or for weaker voices.
Windscreen: The supplied windscreen should be used to help minimize pop noise and breath
noise. If breath or pop noise appears to be excessive, either move further away from the
microphone or try speaker over the top of the microphone rather than directly into it. To further
control excessive pop or breath noise, the optional WS1281 is suggested.
Using with ATS-10 Table Stand: For ultimate flexibility and portability, the optional ATS-10 heavy
duty table stand is ideal. Since the electronics for the MicroPod™ is built right into the housing
of the M1250B microphone, all that is necessary is to plug the mic directly into the table stand
connector on the top of the base. The mic cable will be plugged into the back of the base and
connected to a low impedance mic level input on the mixer or recording device. Remember that
phantom power is required in order to operate. There is a noiseless 2 position on-off switch
located in the table stand. The down position is ‘on’ and the up position is ‘off’. The LED indicator
light will be lit when the mic is turned on. This is not a push-to-talk system so you need not hold
down the switch, just push and click to on or off position. A standard XLR-XLR microphone cable
can be used to connect the ATS-10 to the mixer or recording device.
To use on microphone stand: The MicroPod ™ may be used on any standard microphone stand
by using the DClip. The XLR base of the microphone will snap securely into the DClip and can
be used at any angle.
Transducer Type
Condenser
Frequency Response
50 Hz - 19 kHz
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Hypercardioid
Output Impedance
150 ohms
Sensitivity 10 mV / Pa (C) @ 1k
10 mV / Pa (HC) @ 1k
11 mV / Pa (O) @ 1k
Signal/Noise Ratio (A-weighted) 73 dB
Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted) 21 dB
Maximum SPL @ .5% THD ≥140 dB
Dynamic Range 119 dB
Power Requirements 18 – 52 V
Connector
3 pin XLRm
Polarity Positive pressure on
diaphragm produces
positive voltage on pin
2 relative to pin 3
Housing / Finish Machined brass /
Powder coat
Weight of M1250 20 grams / 0.7 oz
Length of M1250 54 mm / 2.1 inches
Length of Goosenecks 157.5 mm / 373 mm / 430 mm
6 inches / 12 inches / 18 inches