Apex Digital APEX205 Instructions

Apex205
Ribbon Microphone
The Microphone
The Apex205 has been engineered to deliver incredibly open and natural
sounding recordings available only from a classic ribbon microphone design.
The active element of the Apex205 is a very thin corrugated aluminum ribbon
mounted under low tension between the poles of a strong magnet. This classic
design delivers the warmest and most natural sound reproduction available from
virtually any style of studio microphone. With incredibly fast and accurate transient
response and stunning realism, the Apex205 classic ribbon microphone is ideal for
todays direct to digital recordings.
Although ribbon microphones are by their nature extremely fragile, the Apex205
can handle high sound pressure levels approaching 165dB range. The low-tension
2-inch long, 2-micron thick aluminum ribbon design offers audio reproduction with
smooth, natural extended low and high frequency response.
The asymmetrical figure-8 pickup pattern has an extended sweet spot on the
rear face of the microphone allowing the recording to accurately reproduce the
natural space and ambient reverberation of a good sounding live room.
The integrated yoke mic stand mount and internal shock mount assembly protects
the extremely fragile ribbon element during use.
Please Note: the Apex205 should always be stored upright in the
carrying case when the microphone is not in use.
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Distributed in Canada by
Yorkville Sound Inc., 4625 Witmer Industrial Estate Niagara Falls, New York, 14305
phone : (716) 297-2920 fax : (716) 297-3689
Yorkville Sound Ltd., 550 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario L1W-3Y8
phone : (905) 837-8481 fax : (905) 839-5776
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Apex205 Specifications:

Type
Large Element Ribbon Microphone
Ribbon type: Pure aluminum
Polar Pattern(s) Asymmetrical Figure-8
40 to 18,000Hz (+/- 3dB)
Frequency Response
Sensitivity -55dB(0dB=1V/Pa)
<200 Ohms
Impedance
S/N Ratio
70dB
(For 1% THD @ 1000Hz) 165dB
Max SPL
Equivalent Noise
(IEC 268 - 4 - A weighted) 18dB
Dimensions 2 inches x 6.5 inches (50.5mm x 170mm)
Weight
19oz (545g)

Care and Feeding of your Ribbon Microphone

All ribbon microphones require special care and careful handling or they
will be seriously damaged. In order to ensure long life for your APEX205
please always do the following:
1. Always protect your APEX205 from any impact including dropping the
mic, jarring or shaking the microphone during transit. Always handle
Apex205 with complete care and store the microphone in the vertical
(upright) position in the Apex-SP3 carrying case when not in use.
2. Never blow into your APEX205 or tap on the microphone body. Protect
the microphone from any sudden or strong blasts of air movement from
ever reaching your microphone, as it can tear and / or irreparably damage
the fragile ribbon element. When using an Apex205, it may be advisable
to use a pop filter, like the optional Apex MWS-56dlx to protect the ribbon
from percussive events and excessive moisture.
3. When not in use, always keep the Apex205 in the carrying case
provided and always store the microphone vertically. The ribbon element in
the microphone can 'sag' if the microphone is stored horizontally for long
periods of time, and this will degrade the microphone's overall performance.
4. It is never a good idea to apply any phantom power to your Apex205.
Although there is a protection circuit in series with the microphone's XLR
input, accidents can happen. If voltage does make it to the microphone
element, it could irreparably damage the ribbon.

Suggested Accessories

Apex MWS-56DLX 6-inch studio pop filter
Apex MS-800B Large Heavy studio microphone stand