Audix MicroHP

MicroHP

Miniature condenser lug-mounted microphone

Designed, assembled and tested by Audix in the USA, the MicroHP is a miniaturized condenser microphone used for professional stage and studio applications. The MicroHP, known for its clarity, excellent transient response, resistance to feedback, SPL handling and ease of operation, is primarily aimed for miking drums and percussion instruments.

The MicroHP is characterized with a uniformly controlled cardioid polar pattern and provides excellent isolation and feedback control on stage as well as natural sound reproduction.

With a smooth and accurate response over a frequency range of 40 Hz – 20 kHz, the MicroHP is lightweight, compact and simple to use. Housed in an aluminum ring and isolated by means of a rubber shockmount system, the MicroHP comes with the DCLAMPMICRO mount for hand percussion. A number of optional accessories are available which allow the MicroHP to be used on a mic stand or cymbal stand for a wider variety of applications

The MicroHP operates on phantom voltage of 9 - 52 Volts and is supplied with a phantom power adapter, 6’ integrated mic cable and carrying pouch.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• MCMICRO - Mic stand adapter.
• SMTMICRO - Optional mic stand adapter with rubber shock mount housed within an aluminum ring.
• DFLEXMICRO - Dual pivot arm and extra wide butterfly jaws.
• APS911 - Optional phantom power adapter. Runs on AA batteries when phantom power is not available. Features on/off switch and bass roll-off filter.
• DVICEMICRO - Optional flexible mini-gooseneck with springloaded rim mount clamp. Aluminum ring with rubber shock mount.
• MCSWIVEL - Shock mount adapter with ball and socket pivot.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The MicroHP is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ input on your console, mixer or recording device. The MicroHP requires phantom power and will NOT operate without phantom power voltage (minimum of 9 - 52 Volts) which is available on most professional mic preamps and mixing devices. If phantom power is not available on your equipment, you may use the Audix APS911 which is an optional accessory that allows for battery operation. 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.

APS910 phantom power adapter: Note that the mini XLRf connector at the end of the MicroHP mic cable plugs into mini XLRm side of theAPS910 power adapter. From there, plug a standard XLR-XLR microphone cable to complete the connection from the APS910 to the mixing board. The MicroHP 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.

USER TIPS

Percussion & Drums: Simply attach the threaded mount to the lug of the percussion instrument. Adjust the height of the gooseneck by means of the lower thumbscrew. The mic can be positioned 2-3 inches above the head of the instrument and aimed towards the center of the head.

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