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The following Mic Models are available in the Axe FX
 
The following Mic Models are available in the Axe FX
 
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     <td width="168"><strong>Axe-FX Mic Type </strong></td>
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     <td>57 DYN </td>
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     <td><p>What can you say about the Shure SM57 It is a tool found in the workbench of  every sound engineer, both for live and studio applications. There's simply no  question: it's a "must-have" mic. <BR>
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      The SM57 is a cardiod (unidirectional)  dynamic microphone with a contoured frequency response of 40 to 15,000 Hz,  perfect for clean reproduction of vocals and instruments. But the SM57 is most  renowned in the music industry as the standard microphone of choice for snare  drums and guitar amplifiers. Go to any stage or studio and you're likely to find  SM57s pointing at the amps and snare. <BR>
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      By the way, the '57 has been  proudly standing on the podium of the US President for over 30 years, so you can  add patriotism to its outstanding attributes! This mic is also known to take a  beating and come back for more, so tell your roadie Rocco to have a ball! Its  outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application  make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers  the world over. </p>
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        Technical Info <BR>
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        Type: Dynamic <BR>
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        Frequency Response:  40 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2) <BR>
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        Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid),  rotationally symmetrical about <BR>
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        microphone axis, uniform with frequency 3-pin  professional audio connector (male XLR type) <BR>
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        Case: Dark gray,  enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate <BR>
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        grille and a stainless  steel screen. <BR>
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        Dimensions: 32 x 157 x 23mm (1-1/4 x 6-3/16 x 29/32 in.) <BR>
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        Swivel Adapter: Positive-action, break-resistant, adjustable through  180&amp;#65533;, <BR>
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        with standard 5/8 in.-27 thread <BR>
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        Net Weight (without  cable): 284 g (10 oz.) <BR>
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    Furnished Accessories: Swivel Adapter, Storage  Bag</p></td>
 
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     <td>421 DYN </td>
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     <td><p>The MD 421 is one of the most recognized microphones in the world. Its excellent  sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and  broadcasting applications. The 5-position bass control enhances its "all-round"  qualities. <BR>
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      Features <BR>
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      Rugged professional microphone <BR>
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      5-position bass roll-off switch <BR>
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      Effective feedback rejection <BR>
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      Clear sound reproduction <BR>
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      Easy handling due to pronounced  directivity <BR>
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      Includes microphone clamp for 3/8 in. thread </p>
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        Technical  Info <BR>
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        Pick-up pattern: cardioid <BR>
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        Frequency response: 30 - 17,000 Hz <BR>
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        Sensitivity: (free field, no load) (1 kHz) 2 mV/Pa +/- 3 dB <BR>
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        Nominal impedance: 200 ohms <BR>
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        Min. terminating impedance: 200 ohms <BR>
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        Dimensions in mm: 215 x 46 x 49 <BR>
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    Weight: approx. 385 g</p></td>
 
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     <td>U87 COND </td>
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     <td>Over 50,000 U87 users can't be wrong, this microphone is the professional  standard and sets the mark by which all others are measured. The U 87 will  celebrate its 40th birthday in 2007 and is still going strong. <BR>
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      The U 87  is probably the best-known and most widely used Neumann studio microphone. It is  equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with 3 directional patterns:  omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch  below the headgrille. A 10 dB attenuation switch, located on the rear, enables  the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion.  Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for  proximity effect. <BR>
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      Features: <BR>
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      Variable large diaphragm microphone <BR>
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      Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule <BR>
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      The  studio microphone classic <BR>
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      3 directional characteristics: omni, cardioid,  figure-8 <BR>
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      Switchable low frequency roll-off <BR>
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      Switchable 10 dB  pre-attenuation <BR>
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      Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most  differing recording situations <BR>
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      Applications <BR>
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    The U 87 Ai condenser  microphone is a large diaphragm microphone with 3 polar patterns and a unique  frequency and transient response characteristic.</td>
 
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     <td>E609 DYN </td>
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     <td><p>e609 Silver </p>
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    <p>The e609 Silver is based on the legendary MD 409 microphone. Able to withstand  high SPLs without distorting, the e609 Silver's flat-profile capsule allows  extremely close miking of guitar cabinets and precise drum miking, particularly  toms. The e609 Silver's super-cardioid design improves isolation while its  increased output and wider frequency response improves performance. Its sound  inlet basket, made of refined steel, is distinguished by a unique silver address  side. <BR>
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      Features: <BR>
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      Metal construction -- rugged and reliable <BR>
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      Super-cardioid pick-up pattern provides isolation from other on-stage  signals <BR>
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      Hum compensating coil reduces electrical interference <BR>
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      Neodynum ferrous magnet with boron keeps mic stable regardless of  climate </p>
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      Technical Info <BR>
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      Pick-up pattern: Super-cardioid <BR>
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      Frequency  response: 40 - 18,000 Hz <BR>
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      Sensitivity: 1.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz, nominal <BR>
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      Nominal impedance: 350 Ohms <BR>
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      Minimum terminating impedance: 1 k <BR>
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      Dimensions in inches: 2.17 x 1.34 x 5.28 <BR>
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      Weight: 6.43oz <BR>
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      Contact Pressure: 2.5 N <BR>
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    Weight (without cable): 9.2 oz</p></td>
 
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Revision as of 23:26, 3 August 2007

The following Mic Models are available in the Axe FX

Axe-FX Mic Type Description
67 COND  
57 DYN

What can you say about the Shure SM57 It is a tool found in the workbench of every sound engineer, both for live and studio applications. There's simply no question: it's a "must-have" mic.

       
The SM57 is a cardiod (unidirectional) dynamic microphone with a contoured frequency response of 40 to 15,000 Hz, perfect for clean reproduction of vocals and instruments. But the SM57 is most renowned in the music industry as the standard microphone of choice for snare drums and guitar amplifiers. Go to any stage or studio and you're likely to find SM57s pointing at the amps and snare.

By the way, the '57 has been proudly standing on the podium of the US President for over 30 years, so you can add patriotism to its outstanding attributes! This mic is also known to take a beating and come back for more, so tell your roadie Rocco to have a ball! Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and diversity of application make this "workhorse" the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers the world over.


Technical Info
Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 40 to 15,000 Hz (see Figure 2)
Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about
microphone axis, uniform with frequency 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)
Case: Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate
grille and a stainless steel screen.
Dimensions: 32 x 157 x 23mm (1-1/4 x 6-3/16 x 29/32 in.)
Swivel Adapter: Positive-action, break-resistant, adjustable through 180&#65533;,
with standard 5/8 in.-27 thread
Net Weight (without cable): 284 g (10 oz.)
Furnished Accessories: Swivel Adapter, Storage Bag

58 DYN  
421 DYN

The MD 421 is one of the most recognized microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications. The 5-position bass control enhances its "all-round" qualities.

       
Features
Rugged professional microphone
5-position bass roll-off switch
Effective feedback rejection
Clear sound reproduction
Easy handling due to pronounced directivity
Includes microphone clamp for 3/8 in. thread


Technical Info
Pick-up pattern: cardioid
Frequency response: 30 - 17,000 Hz
Sensitivity: (free field, no load) (1 kHz) 2 mV/Pa +/- 3 dB
Nominal impedance: 200 ohms
Min. terminating impedance: 200 ohms
Dimensions in mm: 215 x 46 x 49
Weight: approx. 385 g

87A COND  
U87 COND Over 50,000 U87 users can't be wrong, this microphone is the professional standard and sets the mark by which all others are measured. The U 87 will celebrate its 40th birthday in 2007 and is still going strong.
     
The U 87 is probably the best-known and most widely used Neumann studio microphone. It is equipped with a large dual-diaphragm capsule with 3 directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8. These are selectable with a switch below the headgrille. A 10 dB attenuation switch, located on the rear, enables the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to 127 dB without distortion. Furthermore, the low frequency response can be reduced to compensate for proximity effect.

Features:
Variable large diaphragm microphone
Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule
The studio microphone classic
3 directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8
Switchable low frequency roll-off
Switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation
Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most differing recording situations

Applications
The U 87 Ai condenser microphone is a large diaphragm microphone with 3 polar patterns and a unique frequency and transient response characteristic.
E609 DYN

e609 Silver

The e609 Silver is based on the legendary MD 409 microphone. Able to withstand high SPLs without distorting, the e609 Silver's flat-profile capsule allows extremely close miking of guitar cabinets and precise drum miking, particularly toms. The e609 Silver's super-cardioid design improves isolation while its increased output and wider frequency response improves performance. Its sound inlet basket, made of refined steel, is distinguished by a unique silver address side.

Features:
Metal construction -- rugged and reliable
Super-cardioid pick-up pattern provides isolation from other on-stage signals
Hum compensating coil reduces electrical interference
Neodynum ferrous magnet with boron keeps mic stable regardless of climate


Technical Info
Pick-up pattern: Super-cardioid
Frequency response: 40 - 18,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 1.5 mV/Pa at 1 kHz, nominal
Nominal impedance: 350 Ohms
Minimum terminating impedance: 1 k
Dimensions in inches: 2.17 x 1.34 x 5.28
Weight: 6.43oz
Contact Pressure: 2.5 N
Weight (without cable): 9.2 oz

RE16 DYN