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MSRP: $369 Detachable-Capsule Pencil Condenser Tube Microphone

Apex Electronics 471

Description

The Apex 471 is a pencil condenser with a tube preamp and dedicated power supply. It includes a detachable cardioid capsule; optional omni and hypercardioid capsules are also available for $19 apiece.

The tube is a 6J1B.

The user guide for the 471 includes this sage advice: “Never immerse any microphone or its power supply in water.” Good to know!

Like all Apex microphones, the 471 is manufactured in China. We don’t have specifics on the original make or model yet.

Included with the mic are a tube power supply, shockmount, and power cable.

(The Apex/Yorkville shockmount p/n is IMC-11.)

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Compatible Capsules
Apex Electronics Apex CardioidCardioid Apex Electronics Apex Cardioid
  • Cardioid capsule
  • Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $19 | Still In Production
Apex Electronics Apex OmniOmnidirectional Apex Electronics Apex Omni
  • Omnidirectional capsule
  • Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $19 | Still In Production
Apex Electronics HypercardioidHypercardioid Apex Electronics Hypercardioid
  • Hypercardioid capsule
  • Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa
  • Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • MSRP: $19 | Still In Production
Pads & Filters Impedance Max SPL
  • Pad: -15dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF (Via Switch)
 n/a 145 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
280g (9.88oz) 190mm (7.48'') 28mm (1.10'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires External Power Supply

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