Audix M1255B Miniaturized High-Output Condenser Microphone

The M1255B, a miniaturized condenser microphone with a fully integrated preamp and detachable cable, is designed with a very high sensitivity for distance miking. Applications include ceiling mount or table mount for conferencing, overhead choir miking, location recording, audience or room miking.

The M1255B is designed with extremely high sensitivity. This, in conjunction with very low noise electronics, allows it to be used as a distance microphone. The M1255B is particularly effective in situations where achieving the proper gain is a challenge, where either the mic mixer is limited in gain or the sound is quiet or at a distance. The M1255B can be used for teleconferencing, either overhead or on a table depending on the requirements of the installation. Other applications include podium, vocal ensembles, choir, and acoustic instruments.

The M1255B has complete immunity from RF interference caused by cell phones and GSM devices. The M1255B, which is equipped with a cardioid capsule, is also available with hypercardioid, omni or shotgun capsules, giving the microphone the unique ability to be used in a wide variety of live, studio and broadcast applications.

The M1255B is available with a wide array of clips and accessories allowing the microphone to be used for musical instruments, overhead stage miking, podiums, conferences and presentations.

Polar Patterns

Cardioid

In general, the cardioid pattern is the most widely used as it offers a good balance between the sound of the instrument or voice within the context of the room or venue. The cardioid pattern is also helpful with resistance to feedback. For acoustic instruments, in general, the working range will depend on the sound pressure levels produced by the instrument. Because of its small size, the M1255B could also be used in hard to reach areas, such as beneath cymbals. For orchestral instruments, the M1255B may be positioned anywhere from 3 - 12 inches depending on instrument and room acoustics. For speech or singe voice the typical working distance is 8 - 10 inches. For area miking or group vocals the working distance can be between 2 - 6 feet from the sound source.

Hypercardioid

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.

Omni-Directional

This pattern picks up from all directions, offering very little in the way of isolation or feedback control. However, 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.

Supercardioid

This polar pattern, also known as a shotgun pick up pattern, has a longer reach and more narrow pattern than the other cardioid patterns. This pattern is a preference at time for podium applications. It is helpful in pin-pointing hard to reach areas, especially for recording outdoors and with video.

Features

• Small, lightweight, low profile
• Miniaturized integrated preamp circuitry
• No external power adapter needed
• 12 mm gold vapor diaphragm
• Immune to RF interference
• Extremely low noise, high sensitivity
• Available with a cardioid, hypercardioid, omni or supercardioid capsule

Applications

• Overhead mic for choir, group vocal
• Acoustic instruments
• Ambient room miking
• Symphonic area miking
• Speech / Presentation
• Cymbals / Percussion

Supplied Accessories

• 25’ cable with mini-XLRf - XLRm connectors (CBLM25)
• Mic stand adapter (MCMICRO)
• Hanging clip (MCHANGER)
• External foam windscreen (WS1218)