Apex

USB Microphone

SKU: # 279624   |   Model: # APEX440   |    Product Reviews6 Reviews  Write a Review

USB Microphone

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The Apex440 is a Class-A FET condenser USB microphone designed to direct connect to any USB 2.0 equipped computer or laptop. The 35mm gold sputtered/center-terminated wide diaphragm capsule delivers a full 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response, rivaling standard studio condenser microphones.

The Apex440 offers the added convenience of an internal 24bit / 96kHz digital conversion direct to the USB2.0 output, making it the ideal microphone for software based recording solutions or Podcasting. The Apex440 operates on both Windows and Mac platforms.
Features

  • Class-A FET Condenser

  • Cardioid Pickup Pattern

  • Direct Connect to any USB equipped computer running WindowsXP or Mac OS-X

  • -10dB pad & 80Hz Low Frequency Roll-Off switches

  • 35mm Gold Sputtered Diaphragm

  • 24Bit / 96kHz A to D Converter


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Disappointed 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Brampton, Ontario
I got this mic because of the positive reviews. However, all my recordings came out extremely quiet and I am not a quiet singer.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2013
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Closest Store   Edmonton North, Alberta
I purchased this FET in March '09, it is now September '12. Lemme tell you folks: It has endured the test of time boy!. 2 rap mixtapes. 10 kid's songs. Home made percussion kit recordings, and countless voise overs and snippets. When I purchased it, I was convinced by its' USB connectivity but a little unsure about USB noise. Well, very faint but...it is there, not gonna lie. But it is nothing that a little filtering can't fix. Just make sure to place away from other electrical sources to avoid the buzz. Then DO use a precision notch EQ on the low-mid to high-mid and maybe even a very high freq low pass as needed for vocals. Not sure about using this to record instruments as I have never tried it besides those home made percs mentioned. But for real, for the Money, it is a killer deal. One thing I did notice was everyone loves the internal Blue LED light. Kids go nuts for it and adults are like "damn... high tech stuff!" lol... get this mic if you wanna bypass the soundcard like I did. 2 birds with one stone!
Posted by DonmecZ on Sep 2, 2012
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This Mic is too Good 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Brampton, Ontario
When I first walked into the store, I was mainly looking for just a normal condenser mic, but then I saw the apex440. It's just sooooo amazing! I really love this microphone. I use it for recording my music, and what I really like about it is that it really captures the bass of your voice.
Posted by E-yan on Feb 7, 2012
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Updating my review... It's the best... 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
So - what I have not checked recently (until I posted the review) was for updated software: http://www.apexelectronics.com/files/products/Apex440/
Posted by Jason Kaczor on Aug 5, 2011
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Very good podcasting/webinar microphone! Love it. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I have had it about a year (boy, the price has dropped!) - I generally love it, there is only one problem: When using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 in 64-bit/x64 the APEX utility does not install/function (and I have tried many, many compatability "tricks"). So - the microphone does function, Windows does automatically install a driver, but the gain is very low - you have to speak within 10-15 centimeters away or your listeners cannot hear you. (Which is not "horrible" when broadcasting from home with 3 "barky" dogs and 2 kids ;-) )
Posted by Jason Kaczor on Aug 5, 2011
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Apex440 is a must have for home recording 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saint John, New Brunswick
I rented this mic, and only a few days later I had to buy it. Its clarity is amazing, as well is its build quality. I can't get over how nice of a mic this is for 99$
Posted by anonymous on Feb 28, 2011
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