Audix M 1280 B

M1280B

Miniaturized condenser microphone

The M1280B, a miniaturized condenser microphone with a fully integrated preamp and detachable cable, has complete immunity from RF interference caused by cell phones and GSM devices. The M1280B is equipped with a cardioid capsule and is also available with hypercardioid, omni or shotgun capsules. The M1280B has a very wide frequency response and may be used in a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications.

The M1280B is available with a wide array of clips and accessories allowing the microphone to be used for drums, percussion, musical instruments, overhead stage miking, podiums, conferences and presentations.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• DCLAMPMICRO - Lug mount with shock mount ring, adapted for hand percussion instruments
• DVICEMICRO - Drum rim mount attachment with shockmount ring
• DFLEXMICRO - Wide jaw butterfly clip with shockmount ring
• MCSWIVEL - Shock mount adaptor with ball and socket pivot for complete mic positioning
• MC20i - Clamp on clip for saxophone with shockmount ring
• MGN Series - 6”, 12” or 18” gooseneck with base terminating in standard XLRm
• MICROBOOM - 24”, 50” or 84” carbon fiber boom arm with clutch assembly
• SMTMICRO - Stand adapter with rubber insulated shockmount

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The M1280B is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ input on your console, mixer or recording device. The M1280B requires phantom power and will NOT operate without phantom power voltage (48 Volts recommended) which is available on most professional mic preamps and mixing devices. If phantom power is not available on your equipment, use a phantom power supply such as the Audix APS2.

Avoid plugging or unplugging the microphone from a PA system unless the channel is muted or the volume of the system turned down. Failure to do so may result in a loud ‘popping’ noise which could seriously damage the speakers in the PA system, studio monitors or headphones.

USER TIPS

The M1280B, despite its size, has all the attributes of a world class recording microphone. Low noise integrated electronics allows the microphone to function in the close field as well as in the far field. It can be used on a wide variety of acoustics instruments as well as on voice and vocal ensembles.

Cardioid (M1280B): The cardioid pattern is helpful with resistance to feedback. For percussion the M1280B should be used 1 - 2 feet above the cymbals, or because of its small size, could also be used in hard to reach areas such as beneath the cymbals. For orchestral instruments, the M1280B may be positioned anywhere from 3 - 12 inches depending on instrument and room acoustics. For speech or voice the typical working distance is 8 - 10 inches. For area miking or group vocals the working distance can be between 2 - 3 feet from the sound source.

Hypercardioid (M1280BHC): In situations where the volume is loud on stage or there are many open microphones, this pattern is helpful in further isolating the instrument or vocal from the rest of the instruments on stage. The microphone can be worked at ½ the distance of cardioid if necessary.

Supercardioid (M1280BS): This pattern is best for podium applications. It is helpful in pin- pointing hard to reach areas, especially for recording outdoors, and with video.

Omni-Directional (M1280BO): The Omni pattern offers the most accurate and natural sound reproduction of all the patterns. It is ideal for recording, live broadcasts or video, where sound reinforcement speakers are not an issue.

Further miking techniques may be found on our website at www.audixusa.com