Audix VX 5

VX5

Premium electret condenser vocal microphone

The VX5 is a professional vocal condenser microphone designed for a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications. With an ability to duplicate studio quality sound on stage, the VX5 is known for its smooth and accurate frequency response, resistance to feedback and ability to handle very high sound pressure levels without distortion.

The VX5 is characterized with a tight and uniformly controlled supercardioid polar pattern which helps to isolate the vocals from the rest of the instruments on stage. With a wide frequency range of 40 Hz - 16.5 kHz, the VX5 has a very clean and natural sound with exceptional transient response. This mic requires 9 - 52 volts phantom power.

Other features include a 14 mm gold vapor diaphragm, an acoustically ported steel mesh grill with multi-stage pop filter and a -10 dB pad and bass roll-off filter. The VX5 will handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB (with pad and roll-off engaged) and will provide over 20 dB of ambient noise rejection on live stages.

In addition to vocal applications, the VX5 is ideally suited to capture acoustic instruments such as guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion toys, drum overheads, hi-hat and piano. It is a very versatile mic for home studio recording. The VX5 is well balanced, comfortable to hold, durable, and designed with very high standards and tight tolerances.

The VX5 is manufactured with a precision die cast zinc alloy body, durable black E-coat finish and gold plated XLR connector.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• WS357 - Optional high quality external foam windscreen for reducing wind, sibilance, and pop noise.
• SMT25 - Optional low profile shock mount system with nylon cable and thumbscrew for positioning.
• APS2 - Two-channel 48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones.
• 110 V switchable to 240 V. Detachable power cord.
• CBL20 - 20’ premium XLR-XLR balanced mic cable. Quad conductor, twisted pair with braided shield for maximum conductivity. 6mm PVC jacketed.
• CBLDR25 - 25’ premium right angle XLR-XLR balanced mic cable. Quad conductor, twisted pair with braided shield for maximum conductivity. 6mm PVC jacketed.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The VX5 is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ input on your console, mixer or recording device. The VX5 requires phantom power and will NOT operate without phantom power voltage which is available on most professional mic preamps and mixing devices. Phantom power will be needed on your equipment (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 is turned down. Failure to do so may result in a loud ’popping’ noise which could seriously damage the speakers in the PA system.

The VX5 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 effect the sound and performance of your microphone.

USER TIPS

TheVX5, an excellent choice for lead and background vocals, has a supercardioid pick-up pattern which helps to minimize sound from other instruments on stage from ‘bleeding’ into the microphone. The VX5 is highly sensitive and will accommodate working distances of 1-12 inches from the performers mouth. Depending on the instrumentation and volume on stage, the vocalist may have to experiment to find the optimum working range.

When using stage monitors, avoid pointing the back of the microphone directly into the stage monitor. Instead, set the microphone at an angle parallel to the floor, putting the angle of the mic on a different plane with the angle of the monitor. Allow a distance of 2-3 feet between microphones to avoid phase cancellation issues.

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