Audix M 1255 B

M1255B

Miniaturized high output condenser microphone for distance miking

The M1255B is a miniaturized condenser microphone with a fully integrated preamp, detachable cable and is designed with very high sensitivity for distance miking. Applications include ceiling mount or table mount for conferencing, hanging choir miking, location recording, audience or room miking.

The M1255B has complete immunity from RF interference caused by cell phones and GSM devices. The M1255B is equipped with a cardioid capsule and is also available with hypercardioid, omni or shotgun capsules. The microphone has the unique ability to be used in a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications.

The M1255B is available with a wide array of clips and accessories for musical instruments, overhead stage miking, podiums, conferences and presentations.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• MICROBOOM - 24”, 50” or 84” carbon fiber boom arm with clutch assembly
• SMTMICRO - Stand adapter with rubber insulated shockmount
• DCLAMPMICRO - Lug mount adapter for hand percussion instruments with shockmount ring
• DVICEMICRO - Drum rim mount attachment 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

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The M1255B is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ input on your console, mixer or recording device. The M1255B requires phantom power and will NOT operate without phantom power voltage (18-52 Volts) 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 M1255B is designed with extremely high sensitivity. This, in conjunction with very low noise electronics, allows it to be used as a distance microphone either overhead or on a table. The M1255B is particularly effective in situations where achieving the proper gain is a challenge, either because the mic mixer has limited gain or the strength of the sound source.

Cardioid (M1255B/M1255BW): With its small size, the M1255B can also be used in hard to reach areas, such as beneath cymbals. For orchestral instruments, the M1255B may be positioned anywhere from 3 - 12 inches depending on instrument and room acoustics. For speech or single voice, the typical working distance is 8 – 10 inches. For area miking or group vocals the working distance can be between 2 - 6 feet from the sound source.

Hypercardioid (M1255BHC/M1255BWHC): 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 (M1255BS/M1255BWS): This pattern is a preference for podium applications. It is helpful in pin-pointing hard to reach areas, especially for recording outdoors and with video.

Omnidirectional (M1255BO/M1255BWO): 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. Not recommended for conferencing applications.

Further miking techniques may be found at www.audixusa.com.