Audix M1255BWO - Omnidirectional Miniaturized Condenser Microphone (White)
The Audix M1255BWO is the ultimate solution for professional installations requiring pristine audio capture with minimal visual impact. This miniaturized condenser microphone features a fully integrated preamplifier, eliminating the need for bulky external power modules and enabling a much cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing installation. Its matte white finish makes it perfect for discreet integration into ceilings, light-colored walls, and architectural environments where technology should blend seamlessly into the background.
Designed specifically for remote microphone applications , the M1255BWO offers exceptionally high sensitivity, allowing you to capture sound sources with crystal clarity even when they are far from the microphone. Unlike standard cardioid models, this version features an omnidirectional capsule , enabling it to pick up sound evenly from all directions (360 degrees). This feature is essential for capturing the natural acoustics of a room, the ambiance of an audience, or groups of people at round conference tables without losing off-axis nuances.
One of the biggest challenges in modern installations is radio frequency interference. The M1255BWO solves this with its advanced RF immunity technology, shielding the signal from interference caused by mobile phones, GSM devices, and nearby wireless networks. Whether hung above a choir, mounted on the ceiling of a boardroom, or used for scientific field recordings, this microphone ensures pristine, noise-free audio transmission.
Main features
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Low profile design: At only 54mm in length, it is one of the smallest condenser microphones on the market with a built-in preamp.
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Omnidirectional Pickup: 360-degree polar pattern that offers a flat and natural frequency response, ideal for capturing ambient sound and wide vocal groups without proximity effect.
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CommShield Technology: Total immunity against RF and GSM interference, ensuring clean sound in environments saturated with mobile devices.
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High Sensitivity: Optimized to capture audio from a distance with a robust signal output and low background noise (21 dB).
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Integrated Aesthetics: The white finish and detachable cable allow for elegant installation, ideal for places of worship, auditoriums, and high-end videoconferencing rooms.
Benefits for the user
For sound engineers and AV integrators, the Audix M1255BWO greatly simplifies workflow. With the preamp integrated into the microphone body, it eliminates the need for external power supplies that often dangle from cables, resulting in a much tidier ceiling mount. Its omnidirectional pattern is far more forgiving of the speaker's or sound source's position, capturing a more "airy" and realistic sound, perfect for choirs or meetings where participants aren't standing still in front of the microphone. Furthermore, its machined brass construction ensures long-term durability and reliability.
Use cases
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Microphones for choirs and ensembles: Hung from the ceiling (overhead) to capture a balanced mix of all voices with a natural sound.
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Conference and meeting rooms: Ceiling or table mounting to capture multiple speakers around an area without the need for a microphone per person.
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Room Recording: Capturing the natural reverberation and response of the room in professional recording studios.
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Medical and scientific applications: Documentation of procedures in operating rooms or laboratories where visual hygiene and sound precision are required.
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Theaters and Stages: Area microphones to capture dialogues or sound effects in large areas of the stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the M1255BWO require phantom power?
Yes, it works with standard 18 to 52V phantom power, supplied by a mixing console or an external preamp.
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What does it mean for it to be omnidirectional?
This means the microphone picks up sound equally from all directions, not just from the front. It's ideal for capturing the general atmosphere or groups of people without having to point the microphone directly at each source.
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Does it include the cable?
Yes, it comes with a 25-foot (approx. 7.6 meters) cable with Mini-XLR female to standard XLR male connectors, ready to plug in.
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Is it compatible with wireless systems?
Although it is a wired microphone, it can be adapted to certain wireless transmitters if you have the appropriate adapter cables (not included) and the transmitter supplies the correct voltage.
Project description
A miniaturized surface-mount condenser microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern and a white finish. The device must have a fully integrated preamplifier in a machined brass body no longer than 54 mm. It must offer a frequency response of 50 Hz to 19 kHz, a sensitivity of 40 mV/Pa @ 1kΩ, and a maximum sound pressure level (SPL) of ≥130 dB. The microphone must incorporate RF interference immunity (GSM/cellular) and operate on 18-52 V phantom power. It will include a detachable 25-foot Mini-XLRf to XLRm cable, a hanging clip, and a windscreen.
