Audix M44 Micro Condenser Drum Microphone

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Get the ability to close mic high SPL instruments, sound effects and more with the highly versatile, low-profile condenser mic from Audix.

Overview

The Audix M44 is a miniaturized condenser microphone with a fully integrated preamp and detachable cable. This microphone is designed for close miking high SPL instruments and sound effects. The Audix M44 is equipped with a cardioid capsule, this gives the microphone the unique ability to be used in a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications.

Features

- Small, lightweight, low profile
- Miniaturized integrated preamp circuitry
- No external power adapter needed
- 12 mm gold vapor diaphragm
- Extremely low noise, high SPL handling

The M44 is available with a wide array of clips and accessories enabling the microphone to be used for drums, percussion, high SPL musical instruments and high SPL sound effects such as loud booms or explosions.

Applications

- High SPL instruments
- High SPL sound effects
- Cymbals
- Percussion
- Brass

Specs

Transducer Type: Condenser

Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 19 kHz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Output Impedance: 150 ohms

Sensitivity: 3 mV / Pa at 1k

Signal/Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 69 dB

Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 25 dB

Maximum SPL at .5% THD: >=150 dB

Dynamic Range: 125 dB

Power Requirements: 18 - 52 V

Connector: 3 pin mini-XLRm

Polarity:
- Positive pressure on
- Diaphragm produces
- Positive voltage on pin
- 2 relative to pin 3

Housing / Finish: Machined brass / Powder coat

Weight: 20 g / 0.7 ounces

Length: 54 mm / 2.1 inches

Included Accessories:
- 25 foot cable with mini-XLRf - XLRm connectors
- Mic stand adapter
- Lug mount adapted for hand percussion instruments with shockmount ring
- Drum rim mount attachment with shockmount ring
- External foam windscreen
- Carrying pouch