All user reviews for the Apex Electronics 435

vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion ...

large diaphragm condenser mic and preamp that uses a FET (a type of transistor whose characteristics are similar to those of a lamp)

OVERALL OPINION

I used for 4 years with a Mindprint Trio card at the beginning,
then Scarlett 2i2 2 Years
warm sound and unbeatable quality / price
I first recorded this piece with:
https://avethesound.bandcamp.com/track/whats-going-on
and a CD with 12 tracks 4 tracks are available here:
https://docvinegar.bandcamp.com/

yes I do it again this choice!

Type: Condenser large diaphragm
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity:-37dB (14mV/Pa)
Impedance: <200 ohms
Equivalent noise level: 24dB
S / N: 76dB
Max SPL: 140dB
Power supply: 9V - 48V Phantom Power
Dimensions: 1.75 x 6 inches / 45 x 152 mm
Weight: 13 oz / 362 g

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 2 years and intensively for 6 months with the opening of my studio.

What I love about this mic is its sensitivity course you less than a dynamic force, though with only two microphones "studio based", the other being a pro Behringer b1, my choice was made quickly taken for the sound!
Anyway I will not dwell on the German star,
what I mean is that I can push the apex to its limits.
Let me explain:

Acquisition of a guitar amp, resulting in a sound equalization cold enough or is not recommended for a better place and quality in the mix.
He also this to unpleasant bump at the top of the spectrum that I prefer to place it in a micro atmosphere transplanted guitar amp.

With an acoustic guitar is the same, I think it takes more place next box to retrieve the lack of heat which he suffers, after that it will still spend time on the equalizer.

Finally taking voice, its main function with me, micro fared pretty well, but it is difficult to control at distance.
It should of course be following each microphone and singer well find its placement but I blame him two things that are his famous bump or use a de-esser me is almost mandatory and fairly low output level.
So luckily I have a good preamp for this but must make a choice - either away from the singer's microphone to "escape" and sibilance too pronounced and push the preamp is venturing to recover the atmosphere too part
- Or on the contrary more approach, recover a semblance of heat (proximity effect) and have as atrocious voice sibilance ...
I let you imagine to put a female voice quite low and very dug in a mix quite busy ...
All that to say that it becomes more difficult to place a microphone in taking this complicated mix.
In this case you have to spend a lot of time on the EQ to get what we really want, but also have a good amp behind him.

In the end it is superb mic for the price I paid, it does not bring me out of breath, told me to mix more but I can now limits.
A good choice for a beginner who wants to try to catch her.

To give you an idea of ​​my record here are the links

: - Http://www.youtube.com/user/productionjms/videos
- Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHYApRqcE8I

I was ready to pickup a good mic for vocals and acoustic guitar. I went in today at lunch yesterday and the sales guy specifically showed me the Apex 435. I got the unit ar Long & McQuade for $70 CDN.

It has a low pass taper off, so it cuts out a good deal of background rumble and vibrations. It also, being a cardioid condenser mic picks up literally everything in the room, beautiful.

There is nothing to complain about, with the exception of the cardiod aspect (it is not interchangeable like the 420).

Tough, and made of metal. The cradle is rather well constructed as well, a little flimsy, but good quality nonetheless.

It is a well designed 48V condenser mic. Overall, for the price, not regretting it one bit.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this mic at long and mcquade because i wanted an all purpose mic to mic amps and acoustic guitars, as well as vocals and overhead drums. I had originally intended on buying a shure sm-57, but when i got there the salesman I normally deal with told me that the apex 435 was hands down the best mic for the money. He also said lots of studio rats were using them instead of the $1000 plus tlm-103. I ended up paying $70 canadian for it.

Perfect sound replication and it picks up all the nuances of playing style and picking dynamics. Nice crystal clear sound for vocals, and worked equally well with male and female singers. Came with a reliable shock mount that was preassembled.

well it's a condenser and it's super sensitive, you need a really quiet environment to record in which is often unavailable. Would be no different with any other good quality condenser.

Well unfortunately it got the torture test when my mic stand came loose and it enjoyed a 5 ft freefall to concrete, to my amazement it still worked just as well as it did out of the box.

for home recording i wouldn't recommend another mic, if you buy the art tube mp mic preamp, you'll have a professional condenser mic setup for $160 canadian. doesn't get much better than that

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The Apex 435 is an omni only version of the regular Mouse condenser microphone. I've used both of these mics, but mostly this version. The mic, obviously, has an omni directional polar pick up pattern and will gather frequencies in the range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The mic also has a built in mic stand adapter on it's underside.


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The Apex 435 is up there as one of the best room microphones I've ever used. It's perfect for this applications because it is indeed omni directional and will pick up sound from all angles. This helps to capture all sorts of reflections and really gives you a nice a roomy sound, even when you're using it in a small room. One of the producers that I work with frequently has a set of these and he uses them exclusively as room mics and I really can't say that I blame him based on the results. I honestly haven't used the microphone for much more than this. However, I have used the regular Apex 435 , which I believe is the same exact microphone in a cardioids pick up pattern, and that's a great mic for vocals and other things, so it's possible that this is just as good for similar applications. However, due to it's omni directional pick up pattern, which isn't adjustable, it's not surprising that you'll see this version of the mic mostly used for room mics and other applications where you want sound from all sides. This does limit it's capabilities a bit, so if you're looking for an all purpose condenser, it's probably a safer bet to go with the the cardioids version of the Mouse. Having said that, these are excellent mics for what they are and should definitely be checked out if you're looking for a pair of stationary rooms mics!

The Apex 435 has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Our church owns 4 and has used them for everything from miking the piano (which we don't do anymore) to miking women's ensemble to children's choir. We've been amazed how one mic can project 8 women. These mics work well with the stereo mic clip too. The 435’s give you a true acoustic drum sound and even more importantly when EQing them on an analog board, you can easily separate cymbals, toms and snare to give your mix an outstanding sound. You may never close mic again.


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We use the Apex 435 frequently on Acoustic Guitars and cymbals, usually in stereo with an AKG C414B. Alone, the microphone records my acoustic guitar brilliantly, and it also serves as a great overhead drum mic, and it's great for cymbals (recording or live sound). It would probably sound good on vocals, but I've never used it for that. This is a high quality mic from a company that many of us have not heard from. But they create a nice product, take the time and read up on some of the reviews for this mic you wont be disappointed you will want to invest your money in Apex. Very clean, crisp sounding mic that doesn’t pick up a lot of background noise which is important because most of us don’t always have an official studio to go record at, we usually record on the go from home. This will give you the best “home recording” quality that you can achieve for a reasonable price. The price of this mic isn’t expensive at all, the church has several of them and they are looking to get more. that’s just how well they work! Great, fast transient response, this mic is unlike a lot of other mics that are out on the market in today’s competitive music gear world.

Electret / Large diaphragm
9-52V power supply (phantom)
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sensitivity: 14mV/Pa 14mV/Pa = =-40dB (0dB = 1V/Pa) -40 dB
Impedance: 200 Ohms
S / N Ratio: 76 dB
SPL max. : (For 1% THD @ 1000 Hz) 140 dB
Noise level (IEC 268-4) / charge: 24 dB
Accessories: 1 suspension IMC-3
A windscreen

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 month.
its amazing (for the price), requires a good preamp. A little aggressive at the top of the spectrum.
Amazing value for money, the savings were made on the exterior finish, and the attenuator, which is right inside the mic (you must unscrew the body to access the switch (!)).
Parcontre components seem good, and the membrane is golden.
for now I am very happy with my choice for the price it is clearly interesting, is not a TLM 103 or other is the microphone that he must choose if you are not too of money and you want to get a very good record in home studio of voice, percussion, brass and acoustic instruments.

- "Large diaphragm microphone electret"
- "Cardioid pattern is ideal for vocal and instrumental taken"
- "Low-cut switch,-6dB @ 100Hz to unwanted noise at low frequencies."
- "• Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz • Sensitivity: 40dB 15mv/Pa =- (0dB = 1V/Pa)
• 48V phantom power • Impedance: <200 Ohms • Abduction / N: <76 dB
• SPL max. : 140 dB (for 1% THD @ 1000Hz)
• Applications: Supports high levels (low, low-cons,
percussions ...) Excellent results on acoustic instruments
(Brass, winds, piano and vocals ,....).
• Supplied with suspension "

OVERALL OPINION

I use the Apex 435 in recent days as a duo with ub 802 (small mixer Behringer which provides phantom power to the microphone).
I chose to buy this model notemment for its price! The design suits me quite .... and in addition to all that much like the sound made! Color a little "hot" rather peculiar that I had never encountered before with another micro (They were not terrible it must be said ...)

I ride a small home studio for a good time, save my compos ..... in avid music lover and I must say I am completely satisfied with my choice. With Digital Performer, adding effects on the wave recorded by the Apex 435 makes really good!

Those wishing to purchase a microphone on a budget should not hesitate to me! The apex 435 is quite good!

This is a studio condenser microphone diaphragm with a large capacitor.
I use it to catch hip-hop voice and instruments.
the voice as the instruments, it is formidable.

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I received it four days ago with the phantom power supply as MIC100.

being my first electrostatic, I am an angel, I am a 1000 scene of my old dynamic on a budget and more.
the sound is pure, perhaps not quite at the bottom of the spectrum but this is a detail.
So value for money is incredible, in addition, the microphone is super nice with the suspension!
so I do it again in 1000 when that choice if possible.

Micro static stransistore for singing, but not delivered with suspension cable (think buying if you take it).

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I use it for two months, he did what I asked, good quality compared to my webcam mic pre quality / price ratio was not suitable to be Inpress have (however choose the supplier as prices vary). I bought it myself and I'm very happy, this is my first mic I use with a preamp (mic 100 behringer to) is more than enough for the home studio. For those like me to hesitate before taking on what equipment to buy, I suggest you this one. For those who want to listen to quality: http://faze-unik77.skyblog.com pieces created with the microphone are the headings "Gangster" and "My 3.16".

It is a static micro transistor, so it needs a power supply Phantom.

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I use the APEX 435 last year to record the song in home studio with a MIC100 of Berinhger preamp I use in addition to a compressor and a reverb DBX266 Yamaha REV100.
The results are good, I have no particular worries, the recorded voice is clear, serious (baritone), and I get easily manage saturations.
Sensitivity is great, you can pick what you want, but the orientation of the microphone is essential for a good result.
I have a Shure SM58 for live and studio, there is no comparison.
The quality / price is right (€ 70 in store) and if I lose, I return to the same.

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OVERALL OPINION

What can I say? I'm on the ass. For 69 euros, this microphone is a safe bet. It's frankly terrible to find this kind of value for money.
What I love about this mic is that it showcases my voice so pleasant. I plugged into my sound card directly without going through a preamp, the result is very good. What about if I had a preamp behind (I think also point me to the Joemeek Six Q )????
This microphone has a particular grain that I like ...

Go listen to "Killer Inside", you will see the presence given off by the micro: http://www.myspace./thelongescape1

I will enrich my mind trying other things with the mic.

Make a purchase with eyes closed (while waiting for the sousous in popoche to get a Neumann)

Microphone to record sound! (You know that microphones do something else apart from the microwave ...) It behaves better with audible sounds, when it records silence is not painful .... Seriously it is geared for voice, string instruments such guitar, violin, drying room ... it is more comfortable in the media here.
Electret technology, large diaphragm, cardioid, low-pass filter with switch in the body of the microphone (not super convenient to use but good for the price ... 9 because of this detail)

OVERALL OPINION

Used for several days so intense push to its limits.
Ben it ensures the guy with a good amp, not too pushed, it's terrible. It is extremely sensitive to the point where I expect to be home alone for decision sounds if I save the life of my family (wife and two children)! Properly adjusted and positioned according to the source to be recorded it is surprisingly accurate and faithful with a grain of the voices really nice. A few catches with a classical guitar and a folk stuck me bluntly, no breath and clarity, a transparency that definitely helped me to rejoice in the few (about 60 euros) pledged for such rendering. In addition to the suspension provided is very useful if it is the diameter of the fastening thread is not very standardized (an adapter for most microphone stands).
With experience and the same budget, so I do it again this election, with more money, well it's not clear me to go over because I really like the sound it makes and it is essential.

For my part I used the Apex 435 for singing. Rap precisely. And it has nothing to be ashamed of its performance especially for 59euros!!
This is a good microphone to start in the music.
I recommend.

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I used durnt intensemment 2 months, but I like change so I opted for a t-bone has 450sc 100euros and I was very disappointed.
My apex 435 mic preamps + a 100 made it better than my t-bone 450sc Amp + presonus.
I wanted meillur material purchased, but the quality was not present.
So I urge the tip 435 because for me it is better now that T-bone 450.
In song I said, and this opinion is personal.
Obviously you must mix it behind but the final like the road.
Rappot the money is unbeatable since it is the cheapest of microphones.
It is somewhat paradoxical, but with the experience I would do not have that choice.
It is excellent, but personally I'm tired quickly.
So a tip for beginners, especially for those on a tight budget who wants to make voice recordings of good quality.
Of course the mic preamps 100 must be for something, even if it is a low-end. very good preamps!
I even singing accapella, and virtually no background noise, is bleufant.
10/10 Jemet everywhere. apex 435 mic 100 + excellent!
I opted for a t-bone sct 700 I receive soon. Vera is what happens with my presonus.
To be continued ...

Amateur musician, I use this microphone for sound decision-singing and acoustic guitar on my PC.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost 2 months. T and I really bluff by microphone. Sound great! especially for classical guitar, no noise (be careful when even the neighbors ... it is so sensitive that it could save them
Seeing me the points are pushed to make this choice on the one hand the views and user reviews, and also report quality price. After having Pluch the web up and down, I dduit c'tait that the microphone that I needed. Looking back, well I do ENTSO absolutely not, the sound is really close to a quality "pro" and finally a budget affordable by all.

Prvoyez more when buying the microphone:
- An adapter for mounting on a microphone stand. The thread is not the same as that available on the standard foot, but if you ask in the music store ... they give in gnral.
- A cable (not supplied)
- A prampli with phantom power (and Voui if its not working). I use a sound card 122L Tascam US ... nickel it works!
- A pop filter if you want to record the song, if not all "P" will be catastrophic when the sound!! (At dpart I did not ... but by tinkering with a nylon tights ... you get exactly the same rsultat.)

Good recording!

Cheap condenser mic that I use mainly for voice.
Requires phantom power supply +48 V
Sensitive frequency range is very wide, very severe to acute at certain frequencies without holes.
Comes with hanger very practical to set the mic and with a leatherette pouch cheap.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since last Christmas, it has revolutionized my little personal records.
For example, (I take this opportunity to make my ads) will listen to what happens in my tracks: http://www.jamendo.com/fr/album/29713
The only mics I've tried before are the Shure SM58, a Studio Project B1, AKG SolidTube. Well APEX 435 is greater than the SM58 in the studio and it has little to envy in the studio project. Obviously, it does not heat SolidTube which earned him 900 euros.
For the price I am delighted. What I get out I'm satisfied. I glue on my M-Audio Fast Track Ultra and the dynamics are already excellent preamps with Octane.

I also used the microphone to the sound distorted metal transplanted from my guitar amp. Ben the result is excellent too. Coupled with a micro second, it really makes a big sound!

A choice ... I already said that I have no regrets. Besides, I keep it, I'll buy just a small preamp (presonus probably) to warm up my catch.

I will redeem this microphone if I broke this one. But I do not buy it a second, probably another reference to another brand instead, to have a different color.

Speaking of "broken". a gust of wind sent the window on the mic and did everything fell, microphone stand and microphone. And although he survived the shock, the capsule, luckily did not suffer.

Prospective buyers, DARK HEADS DOWN. SURE VALUE!

<p class="bbcode-offtopic"> Off topic: <span>@ rapko => Prevents Ultragain MIC 100 is the wrong cam, buy yourself a decent audio interface (M-Audio MobilePre USB, Fast Track Ultra 66 or Edirol FA ...)</span>

I'm not going back on the technical details mentioned by others before.
Only one regret: the signal / noise of only 76dB ... a little weak, but good for this price, not much to say.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few days that I submitted to various tests against my previous static one MXL990 (which cost me almost double). The sound is much clearer (although it is the MXL not bad shot), but the voice, it takes a bit of treble.

For my tests, I used the instruments at hand:
- Djembe: the two are equal.
- Recorder Alto: I quickly forgot that the MXL microphone was discovering the great result of the Apex ...

Some notes though: the carrying case may be padded, if it's not worth even a small suitcase found in competitors and protects much better ...

[edit]
After using it to catch its a bass clarinet and tuba, I can make it superbly wind instruments even if it captures the slightest defect in the sound of the clarinet ...

I use the Apex 435 for decision-song, mostly, but I recorded with an upright piano, and placed before the amp, the guitar sat taken.
It is a micro-type large-diaphragm condenser, cardioid that is to say that it sounds tankard before him in an area that draws a heart (hence the name cardio).
The microphone comes with his little jock, set after a mic stand: this support being given by élastocs, it cancels all interference with the vibrations of the microphone stand and therefore, it eliminates all the noise, cable rubs, foot taps the floor ...
Be careful, this microphone is static, so it must be a 48V power supply: if you plug it directly into the soundcard of your computer, it will not work! must then either pass through a mixing desk, or a preamp or buy a phantom power.

10 A well deserved for the quality of manufacturing, cum fun (yeah, it flows into the stud, this microphone with his jock), the audio quality, all in relation to a price riquiqui.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for at least 2006. Before him I had a Shure 10A, a low-end microphone that since sleeping in a corner and forgotten men of God ...
Used directly in the mixing desk at the outset, it has completely changed my voice against the Shure (knowing that it is not a reference, anyway) with more medium and clarity. Later, I connected to a preamp Behringer Tube Ultragain ( https://fr.audiofanzine.com/preampli-lampes/behringer/TUBE-ULTRAGAIN-T-1953/ ) (microphone plugged into preamp, preamp plugged table, table goes into the computer) and the sound has become <span style="text-decoration: underline;">really</span> excellent. I am in heaven!
I liked the jock comes with. I see absolutely no fault to the microphone, given the price, it is excellent and has made a great recording voice.
I will repeat that choice, in order to have a second to catch stereo piano. I do not even ask the question to try another model, whatever it is. The Apex is perfect in all situations.

So 10.