Audix ADX12 - Cardioid pre-polarized condenser microphone with 30cm gooseneck
The Audix ADX12 is a professional condenser microphone designed to meet the most demanding requirements for fixed installations and conferences. This model stands out for its sleek and discreet profile, combined with superior acoustic engineering that ensures clear and natural voice capture. Its 30 cm gooseneck design allows for precise and stable positioning, enabling the speaker to communicate with complete ease without compromising the aesthetics of the environment, whether at a corporate podium, a religious altar, or an executive boardroom.
At the heart of the ADX12 is a highly sensitive, pre-polarized condenser capsule, specifically tuned to reproduce the vocal range with exceptional clarity. Unlike conventional dynamic microphones, this model offers a fast and detailed transient response, capturing the subtle nuances of speech. Its cardioid polar pattern is an essential feature for noisy or acoustically complex environments; it isolates the main sound source (the speaker's voice) and effectively rejects ambient noise and reverberation from the sides and rear, significantly increasing gain before feedback.
The Audix ADX12's construction reflects an industry-standard level of quality. Made with a precision-machined brass body and finished in a sleek, non-reflective matte black, this microphone is not only durable but also prevents annoying glare under stage lights or television cameras. It integrates seamlessly with professional accessories such as the optional ATS-10 table stand with switch and comes with the TM1218 flange mount for secure, vibration-free, permanent installation on flat surfaces.
Main features
The ADX12 is not just a podium microphone; it's a precision audio tool. Its technical specifications are optimized to deliver performance and reliability for live events and broadcasts.
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Optimized Vocal Pickup: Its frequency response of 40 Hz to 18 kHz is tuned to maximize the intelligibility of the spoken word, reducing the need for excessive equalization.
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Controlled Polar Pattern: The cardioid capsule provides excellent sound isolation, minimizing the pickup of noise from the room and nearby monitors.
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Flexible Gooseneck Design: With a length of 30 cm, it offers the necessary flexibility to adjust to the height and position of different speakers, maintaining the chosen position without "falling" over time.
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Low Noise Circuitry: Designed to operate with Phantom power (18-52V), its internal electronics ensure clean, distortion-free signal transmission even at sound pressure levels up to 120 dB.
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Professional Compatibility: Standard male XLR connector on the base, ideal for connecting directly to panels, table bases such as the ATS-10 or via standard cables.
Benefits for the user
Integrating the Audix ADX12 into your audio system offers immediate advantages for both the installer and the end user:
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Clarity of Communication: Ensures that the message reaches the audience with strength and clarity, reducing auditory fatigue of the attendees.
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Professional Aesthetics: Its slim design and matte finish make it virtually invisible from a distance, keeping visual attention on the presenter and not on the technical equipment.
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Versatile Installation: Thanks to the included TM1218 flange bracket, it can be permanently installed on tables or lecterns in minutes.
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Long-Term Durability: Constructed with durable metal materials, it withstands intensive daily use in educational and governmental institutions.
Use cases
This microphone is the preferred choice for sound engineers and audiovisual consultants in a variety of scenarios:
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Podiums and Lecterns: Ideal for speeches in auditoriums, convention centers and theaters.
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Religious Centers: Perfect for pulpits and altars where aesthetics and voice clarity are paramount.
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Conference and Meeting Rooms: Excellent for meeting tables where it is necessary to capture the voice of executives with high fidelity for recordings or video calls.
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Educational Institutions: Large lecture halls and reading rooms where teachers need reliable amplification.
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Courts and Tribunals: For the accurate collection of testimonies and official statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the Audix ADX12 require an external power supply?
Yes, being a condenser microphone, it requires phantom power (usually between 18 and 52 Volts) supplied by the mixing console or an external preamplifier.
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What is the length of the microphone?
The model features a 30cm gooseneck, providing an ideal distance for most podium and table applications.
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Does it come with a table stand?
The product includes the TM1218 flange bracket for fixed installation (which requires screwing/drilling into the surface). For a mobile desktop base with a switch, it is compatible with the Audix ATS-10 accessory (sold separately).
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Is it suitable for recording instruments?
Although optimized for voice and speech, its wide frequency response and high SPL allow it to capture acoustic instruments if necessary, although its physical design is specific to installations.
Project description
Low-profile, pre-polarized condenser microphone with a 30cm gooseneck design and cardioid polar pattern, designed for fixed installation and voice reinforcement applications. The microphone offers a frequency response of 40 Hz to 18 kHz, a nominal impedance of 250 Ohms, and a sensitivity of 16 mV/Pascal at 1 kHz. It can handle sound pressure levels (SPL) up to 120 dB with a signal-to-noise ratio of 66 dB and off-axis attenuation greater than 15 dB. It requires 18-52V phantom power for operation. Constructed of machined brass with a non-reflective matte black finish, it terminates with a 3-pin male XLR connector compatible with ATS-10 bases. A TM1218 flange mount bracket and external windscreen are included.
