All user reviews for the Apex Electronics 435

What kind of microphone? (Song, sound, mixed ..)
It is a vocal microphone. However, I also used it to record folk guitar: no problem on this side! The sound is precise, but lacks a little bass. Personally, I find it a little too "flat", but in this price range, this is the most successful product I could find. 


I use it for a little over a year, and I preamplified by an En-Voice MKII MindPrint to add a little a little heat to the microphone, and also for the coloring.


What technology? (Electret capacitor ...)

This is an electrostatic microphone condenser, large diaphragm.

I put 9 / 10 for the undeniable quality in this price range. It is solid, we want more!

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For how long have you been using it?

I use it for over a year.


Did you try many other models before getting this one?

No, this is my first wide-static membrane. However, I have already tried Oktava MK-319. For quick comparison: the Oktava is made for male vocals and the warmth in the bass, but will never match as well the Apex 435 for a female voice. In addition, the Apex is used for taking instruments, while the Oktava, much less ...

So everything depends on our price range and what you use it for. For the person on a budget who wants to save his voice more than adequate, it's perfect!
But it will not replace a Neumann, for sure.


What thing do you like most/least about it?

The feature I like most is its precision, clarity and a mini-price. If it is coupled with a good preamp, you can be taken to  Wonderland!
The feature I like least is its "brightness" in the high frequencies and its lack of bass. Many wheezing, not enough heat or color.


What is your opinion about the value for the price?
The price / quality ratio is unbeatable.


Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

In the same budget requirements / hardware, yes, I would do this choice, certainly.
I recommend this microphone for all types of vocals, but mainly for women's voices. I've been recording with a singer, and the result is simply excellent.

9 / 10.

Apex Electronics
435

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using since 

I work with SM58, AT2020, Rode NT2A

Tripod adapter to it (the clip) which is a major asset in its use

Moreover, the price/quality ratio is more than perfect ....
I will make this choice again with the need for a portable studio or for model with minimum acceptable quality
It is obvious that a AKG 420, one at 4050, or 2000 and the Rode NT2A rode are above it 
but for a home studio enthusiast or for a newbie and an mc who wants to work without ruining what it has done 

see the features mentioned by others

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year and a half already in my home studio in Senegal.
I use it for rapping, singing and lots of acoustic instruments (guitar, kora, percussion, traditional instrument)
This is my first studio microphone.
I use a samson c valve preamp.
I find this mic very different depending on the vocals recorded.
Unpleasant to catch hip hop edgy but fun for choirs or female vocals. 
Very sensitive microphone.
The + is for real acoustic instruments.  I am very satisfied with its rendering with a traditional guitar or kora (ngoni khalam ...) is quite impressive for the price of this mic.
Even for Percussion by finding the proper placement and setting it gives good results very nice.
I give it 9 stars for the instrument but 6 for vocals.
At this price the AC is definitely worth a versatile mic, but to record vocals, I would advise other mics.
With experience, I'll buy this microphone for its low price but I regret my decision to purchase this for my vocal takes, I prefer to use my good old Shure SM58.

Condenser cardioid microphone and transistor with a low cut filter pad inside the capsule (super convenient)
I used it with an art tube mp to a Electro Harmonix tube. Result ok. Now I have an art mpa gold (same tubes) but not even tested it with this microphone ...

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I used this microphone for less than 5 sound tracks taken.
It was my first static.
The dynamic is better than a SM58 or E830 but the frequency curve was not right for me, be it male or female voice. Hand mixing, it was simpler to leave a voice making the E630 with the apex 435.
That said, once the microphone is equalized, it passes and given the price (45 € used), we will not cry. Anyway, the sm58 is in my opinion to be avoided, whether the home studio or live.
Since I went on a studio project c1 which, like the 435 brings out the whistling, but what a presence! In any case, it is 2x more expensive, ok, but I got it at 90 € used for a microphone that is  220 € brand new.
To summarize, it is better to invest a little more because at 50 € it was a microphone that you will waste a lot of time trying to catch up with its flaws.
I will not repeat this choice but I can understand that a young person starting out is captivated: There is the suspension (to buy) an antipop filter is class! And to have gear that we find beautiful, it is also important.

Hello,
Female voice singing soprano.
Cardioid static transistor, I will not repeat what has already been cited.
it is a box of chocolates ..

OVERALL OPINION

Past six months, it completes a full range of needs for good vocal microphone.
Yes, I tried the other condensers, Type B1 or MXL and AT2020.

Pros: good, good, good, good, came with its own suspension.

Little Less: the Pad or Switch attenuator (I do not use it, thankfully) on the inside.

A shame its price which suggests that this microphone is not high pitched!

To buy without moderation.

Definitely will repeat this choice..