AUDIX SCX25APS Piano Microphone Kit

Unbelievable piano microphones! The SCX25-APS is a complete piano-miking kit from Audix. You won't believe how natural and balanced the piano sounds. Just place the two SCX25-A microphones on the included mounting brackets, so they sit right on the piano's rail. There's no need to labor over placing the microphone perfectly - that brilliant sound is right there. With the SCX25-APS kit, you even get two premium 20' cables and a flight case to store everything, so you're ready to tour. In fact, top touring acts - including Diana Krall - rely on this very Audix SCX25-APS system.

• Included microphones give you phenomenal piano sound
• Comes with a mounting system, two cables, and a flight case
• Used daily on tour by top piano acts

With the SCX25-APS kit, you can get "that" piano sound - that balanced, even, dimensional sound you've heard on countless recordings. And you can get it onstage too. At the heart of the SCX25-APS kit are two of Audix's SCX25-A lollipop condenser microphones - recognized for their unbelievable capability to reproduce a piano's every nuance, every detail, and every hint of character. The SCX25-APS kit also comes with extra accessories, so you're ready to capture the piano both onstage and in the studio. These microphones, though, are destined to be your "go-to" picks for countless other sources. You must try them on vocals, choirs, drum overheads, and orchestras - and also on nearly any acoustic instrument, from the piano to the acoustic guitar, saxophone, flute, and violin. These are simply all-around amazing microphones.

The SCX25-APS kit comes with all the accessories you need to record a piano, or bring its amazing sound to the biggest of arena crowds. In addition to the two SCX25-A microphones, you get two of Audix's D-flex mounts. This special system lets you mount the microphones right on the rail - you won't need to bother tweaking or fine-tuning the placement. An amazing piano sound is there, the first time. In the kit, you also get two premium 20' cables. Finally, the SCX25-APS kit includes a first-class aluminum flight case, giving your microphones and accessories total tour-grade protection.

It's no secret: the Audix SCX25-A microphones sound unbelievable on pianos. That's why so many top sound engineers have hand-picked this very kit, the SCX25-APS, to use every day on big-name tours. Grammy Award-winning artist Diana Krall, for example, trusts her piano sound to the Audix SCX25-APS.

• Two SCX25-A lollipop condenser microphones
• D-flex mounting brackets
• Two premium 20' cables
• Aluminum flight case

• Large-diaphragm Lollipop Condenser Microphone
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms balanced
• Sensitivity: 29mV (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
• Equivalent Noise Level 14dB (A weighted)
• Signal-to-noise Ratio: 80dB (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
• Power Requirements: 48 - 52v phantom
• Maximum SPL: 138dB
• Dynamic Range: 124dB
• Cable/Connector: 3 pin gold plated male XLR
• Housing: Machined Brass
• Weight 7.8 oz (without cable)

The super-cardioid e 614 is a permantly polarized condenser microphone
designed for demanding applications which require a wide frequency response,
high SPL, fast transient response and a compact design.  With its frequency
response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, the e 614 is able to capture the full sound of the
instrument, while its super-cardioid pick-up pattern isolates the microphone
from other on-stage signals. 
An excellent microphone for percussion instruments, the e 614 is also an ideal
choice for woodwind and string instruments.  Its excellent acoustic properties
also make it a valuable tool for home recording.

Features
Rugged design Effective rejection of incidental rear noise Excellent directivity
across the whole frequency range Full, natural sound High maximum sound
pressure level
Wide frequency response
Delivery Includes
Microphone pouch
Microphone clip MZQ 100

Technical Data
Frequency response  40 Hz ... 20 kHz 
Transducer principle  permanently polarized condenser 
Pick-up pattern  supercardioid 
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)  3 mV/Pa = - 50dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) 
Nominal impedance  50 Ohm 
Min. terminating impedance  1 kOhm 
Maximum sound pressure level (passiv)  139 dB/SPL 
Equivalent noise level  24 dB(A) 
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3  35 dB 
Dimensions  ? 20mm, L = 100mm 
Weight w/o cable  93 g 

The e 914  is a high grade condenser microphone  for very demanding applications.
Its outstanding sound properties qualify the e 914 for highly sophisticated tasks.
The e 914 is a perfect microphone for ambitious recordings and live performances.
Its main areas of application are acoustic guitars, cymbals, percussion, overhead,
orchestras, grand pianos etc . 
 
Features
Exceptionally lively, clear sound
Three-position sensitivity switch
Three-position bass roll-off/cut-off switch
Very high sound pressure handling capability
Exchangeable microphone capsule
Delivery Includes
e 914 microphone
Microphone clamp
Windscreen
Pouch
User manual

Technical Data
Pick-up pattern  cardioid 
Frequency response  20...20 000 Hz 
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)  7 mV/Pa 
Equivalent noise level  19 dB(A) 
Attenuation  0, -10, -20 dB 
Max. Sound pressure level (aktiv)  137, 147, 157 dB 
Nominal impedance  100 Ohm 
Min. terminating impedance  1000 Ohm 
Dimensions  24 x 157 mm 
Weight  198 g 

The Shure Model VP88 is a single-point, stereo condenser microphone for use in professional studio recording, field production, electronic news gathering (ENG), and studio broadcasting applications. It combines two condenser cartridges in a single housing to create a stereo audio image of the sound source. It is unique in its ability to capture the realism of a live event and yet withstand rigorous field production environments.

The VP88 uses a mid-side (M-S) configuration. One microphone cartridge (Mid) faces forward to capture on-axis sound using a cardioid pickup pattern. The other microphone cartridge (Side) is bi-directional, capturing sound from either side. The VP88 contains an internal M-S matrix with three settings for different degrees of stereo image seperation. The internal matrix can be bypassed if an external matrix is used or if stereo imaging is done in post-production. Switches on the top of the microphone control output mode, stereo imaging, low-frequency rolloff settings, and battery on/off.

The VP88 can operate on phantom power or an internal 6V battery. The VP88 is supplied with a multi-connector "Y-splitter" cable, foam windscreen, swivel stand adapter, 6-volt battery, and zippered carrying/storage bag. Optional accessories include an isolation mount, a 7.6 m (25 ft) microphone extension cable, a phantom power supply, and a 4.3 m (14 ft) microphone stand.

• Time-coherent, Mid-Side (M-S) design for optimal stereo imaging
• Built-in stereo matrix for direct control of the stereo spread; direct M-S outputs available
• Mono compatibility ideal for broadcast applications
• 40 to 20,000 Hz frequency response
• Low noise and distortion
• Wide dynamic range
• Switch-selectable, low-frequency rolloff (12 dB/octave below 80 Hz) for reduced pickup of ambient noise and stand vibration
• Operates on phantom power or a 6V camera battery
• LED power indicator
• Internal shock mount for reduced stand vibration and handling noise
• Built-in "pop" screen
• Includes windscreen, swivel adapter, and Y-cable