Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual
The Apex447 side address Supercardioid microphone delivers
exceptional tone in a visually stunning vintage styled package.
The black over black chrome all metal chassis, vintage yoke design
and antique windscreen make the Apex447 the ideal microphone
for artists needing to make a visual as well as sonic impact from
their stage.
Supercardioid polar pattern delivers exceptional off-axis feedback
rejection making the Apex447 a perfect choice for live sound vocal
reinforcement even in high stage volume environments. Although
the Apex447 has the appearance of a vintage microphone, the
high performance capsule delivers the exceptional performance
required in modern live sound or broadcast applications.The
Apex447 comes with an integrated microphone standmount and
ships in aluminum carry case.
• Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone
• Vintage Styling
• Rugged All Metal Chassis and Windscreen
• Integrated Microphone Standmount
• Aluminum Carry Case Included
Features
Specifications
Uni-directional mics including the Apex447 work best if you aim them directly at the sound
source. Close proximity to the source enhances the Cardioid mic’s exclusivity (only picking up
that source) for less sound “clutter” and better feedback rejection. It can also provide extra *bass
response. Keeping mics at least 50cm (roughly 2 feet) apart further ensures source exclusivity.
More “live” mics means decreased gain-before-feedback so keep the number of them as low as
possible to reduce feedback risk. Also, shut off unused (eg. guest) mics using the mixer controls
and place all mics as far as possible from reflectivesurfaces – amp stacks, walls, etc. Add a foam
windscreen when using the microphone outdoors to reduce wind “rush”.
*Bass frequencies are boosted by Cardioid microphones when closer than half an inch from
the sound source. Referred to as “proximity effect”, this tendency can add fullness to the sound
however, explosive low-frequency “pops” should be avoided and can be minimized by simply
rolling off the low-frequency EQ (bass) control on the mixer channel. As well, the Apex447’s bass
response gradually rolls off which also helps the user take advantage of proximity effect.
User Tips
447
Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 50Hz -14 kHz
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Sensitivity: -52 dB re 1 V/Pa
Impedance: 400 ohms
Finish: Black Powdercoat with Black Chrome Accents
Dimensions (in) 3.9 x 8.7 (including attached yoke)
Dimensions (mm) 100 x 220 (including attached yoke)