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Audix SCX25-A Description
Live and
Studio Condenser Microphone
Choose above from single mic, or these configurations:
Stereo Pair: 2 Single SCX25A Microphones
SCX25A-MP: Matched Stereo Pair
SCX25A-PS: Piano System includes 2 - SCX25A condensers, 2 - D-flex mounts, 2
- 20' studio mic cable, aluminum case.
The SCX25A is a professional studio condenser microphone with an elegant design
and a patented capsule suspension system. Uniquely shockmounted within an
intricate machined brass ring, the SCX25A capsule is completely isolated from
the mic body and electronics. By successfully minimizing acoustic reflections
and diffractions, the SCX25A delivers a pure, open-air sound with exceptional
detail and realism.
With a smooth uniform frequency response from 20 Hz - 20 kHz, the SCX25A is
very consistent when responding to on and off-axis signals, exhibiting
excellent phase coherence and minimal proximity effect. The SCX25A is
characterized with a wide cardioid polar pattern which enables the sound
engineer the opportunity to blend the sound of the instrument or vocal with the
sound of the room. Other features include a one-inch (25 mm) gold vapor
capsule, miniaturized electronics, and an extremely small footprint. The SCX25A
will handle sound pressure levels in excess of 135 dB and will provide up to 20
dB of ambient noise rejection.
In addition to vocals, the SCX25A is ideally suited to capture acoustic
instruments such as piano, guitar, vibes, woodwinds, brass, percussion toys,
drum overheads, orchestra and symphony sectionals.
The SCX25A, which is manufactured to exacting standards and tight tolerances,
features a precision machined brass body, innovative capsule suspension system,
steel mesh grill, black e-coat finish, laser etched model and serial number,
Switchcraft® XLR connector, and heavy duty nylon clip.
Audix SCX25-A Applications
- Studio
vocals, lead and backing, Voice over, Choir, Ambient room
- Piano,
drums, overheads, sax, guitar
- Innovative
design with isolated capsule suspension system
- Miniaturized
pre-amp. Extremely small footprint (only 4 inches long)
Audix SCX25-A Specifications
- Type: Condenser
- Polar
Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency
Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Impedence: 200
ohms
- Sensitivity:
@1k 28 mV/Pa
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Audix SCX25A Review /
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This cardioid “lollipop” looking mic
is unique for sure. I like the minimalist approach to the look of it, there is
no “waste” with the design: a capsule sitting in a housing on top of a body the
size of a pencil mic. A lot of mic makers would likely put the same design into
a big hefty body and head basket and call it a day. The SCX25A excels at
acoustic instrument recording, and due to the small size placement is also
easy.
Chesty low / low-mid response,
articulate midrange and a natural (maybe slightly metallic) top give a very
“wood-y” sound to acoustic sources like guitar and piano. Attack is very well
defined, and harmonic content delivered nicely as well. Many sort of consider
the SCX25A to be “the” piano mic based on its response and placement options. I
have limited experience with them on piano but that experience was a good one.
It doesn’t get mentioned much for vocal use, but I feel it does a good job
delivering size and detail, again the “chest-y” sound coming across nicely on a
close mic’d vocalist.
Conclusion: Very open sounding mic
with an articulate midrange, and fits in tight spaces easily? It can fill a
very specific need easily in this regard.
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