Audix VX5
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Essential Information About the VX5 Electret Microphone
Essential Information About the VX5 Electret Microphone
- Designed for stage and broadcast: precise and natural reproduction for voice recordings in real conditions.
- Supercardioid directivity: brings the voice to the forefront and helps limit unwanted side sounds.
- Extended frequency response and fast transients: better articulation, attacks, and nuances, even on very expressive voices.
- Immediate versatility thanks to the 150 Hz high-pass filter and -10 dB pad for handling powerful sources.
Manufacturer Information
Audix
https://www.audixusa.com
info@audixusa.com
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A Microphone Designed for Reliability and Clarity in Live Environments
The VX5 is an electret microphone developed to meet the typical constraints of stage and broadcast: proximity to other sources, need for intelligibility, and significant level variations. Its approach aims for a realistic reproduction of the voice, with a definition that remains stable when the environment becomes noisier or more demanding.
For Which Voices and Uses Is the VX5 Intended?
The VX5 is aimed at singers, hosts, speakers, and content creators seeking a clear, present voice that is easy to place in a mix. In live settings, the supercardioid directivity favors gain before feedback by focusing the capture on the main source, which helps keep the voice intelligible on busy stages. In broadcast use (studio, podcast, set), its precision on details and sensitivity to transients highlight diction, controlled breaths, and timbre variations without sacrificing naturalness.
Thanks to the 150 Hz high-pass filter, it also becomes an effective ally for controlling handling noise, stage vibrations, and proximity effect when the speaker gets very close to the capsule. And when the source becomes very dynamic, the -10 dB pad provides a welcome safety margin to maintain a clean capture.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 40 Hz | Directivity | supercardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 16 kHz | Capsule | electret |
| Category | voice microphone | Color | Black |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Audix VX5 suitable for live vocal performances?
Its supercardioid pickup pattern focuses on the voice and offers an off-axis rejection greater than 20 dB. This setup helps reduce stage bleed on busy stages and improves gain before feedback.
Can the VX5 handle very powerful vocals?
The switchable -10 dB pad allows it to handle high sound pressure levels. The maximum SPL reaches 140 dB when this pad is engaged.
What is the purpose of the VX5's 150 Hz low-cut filter?
The 150 Hz low-cut filter reduces rumble, stage vibrations, and handling noise. It also helps control excessive bass caused by the proximity effect.
Is this microphone suitable for podcasting and broadcasting?
The electret capsule and its sensitivity of 6.9 mV at 1 kHz for 1 Pa ensure detailed speech reproduction. The frequency response from 40 Hz to 16 kHz covers the essential range for spoken voice. The lack of an on/off switch prevents accidental muting during recording.
What is the polar pattern of the Audix VX5 microphone?
A supercardioid polar pattern is used, with an output impedance of 150 ohms.
