Audix M 1250 B

M1250B

Miniaturized condenser microphone

The M1250B is a miniaturized cardioid condenser microphone with a fully integrated preamp, detachable cable and has RF immunity to prevent interference from cell phone and GSM devices. The M1250B is also available with hypercardioid, omni or shotgun capsules, giving the microphone the unique ability to be used in a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications.

The M1250B is available with a wide array of clips and accessories allowing the microphone to be used for acoustic instruments, choral miking, overhead stage miking, podiums, conferences and presentations.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• MICROBOOM - 24”, 50” or 84” carbon fiber boom arm with clutch assembly
• MCSWIVEL - Shock mount adapter with ball and socket pivot for complete control over mic positioning. For use with The MicrosTM
• DCLAMPMICRO - Lug mount adapted for hand percussion instruments with shockmount ring
• DVICEMICRO - Drum rim mount attachment with shockmount ring
• DFLEXMICRO - Wide jaw butterfly clip with shockmount ring
• MC20i - Clamp on clip for Sax, Trumpet and other brass instruments
• MGN Series - 6”, 12” or 18” gooseneck with base terminating in standard XLRm
• ATS10 - Heavy duty shock absorbent table stand

OPERATION

The M1250B is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ input on your console, mixer or recording device. The M1250B requires phantom power and will NOT operate without phantom power voltage (48 Volts recommended) which is available on most professional mic preamps and mixing devices. If phantom power is not available on your equipment, use a phantom power supply such as the Audix APS2.

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, studio monitors or headphones.

USER TIPS

The M1250B, despite its size, has all the attributes of a world class recording microphone. Low noise integrated electronics allows the microphone to function in the close field as well as in distance miking. It can be used on a wide variety of acoustics instruments as well as on voice and vocal ensembles.

Cardioid (M1250B/M1250BW): The cardioid pattern is the most widely used as it offers a good balance between the sound of the instrument or voice within the context of the room or venue. For instruments, the M1250B may be positioned anywhere from 3 - 12 inches depending on instrument and room acoustics. For speech or singe voice the typical working distance is 8 - 10 inches. For area miking or group vocals the working distance can be between 2 - 3 feet from the sound source.

Hypercardioid (M1250BHC/ M1250BWHC): In situations where the volume is loud on stage or there are many open microphones, this pattern is helpful in further isolating the instrument or vocal from the rest of the instruments on stage. The microphone can be worked at ½ the distance of cardioid if necessary.

Supercardioid (M1250BS/ M1250BWS): This pattern has a longer reach and more narrow pattern than the other cardioid patterns. This pattern is helpful for podium applications where more distance is a factor. It is helpful in pin-pointing hard to reach areas, especially for recording outdoors, and with video.

Omni (M1250BO/ M1250BWO): This pattern offers the most accurate and natural sound reproduction of all the patterns. It is ideal for recording, live broadcasts or video where sound reinforcement speakers are not an issue.

Further miking techniques may be found on our website at www.audixusa.com.