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Apex
Economy Hand Held Dynamic Microphone
The low impedance, dynamic Apex870B is suitable for vocals as well as instrument and stage applications. It features an on/off switch and the same rugged metal construction as other Apex microphones including a one piece molded cartridge.
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- One Piece Molded Cartridge
- Cardioid Pickup Pattern
- Low Impedance
- On/Off Switch
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Great mic for the money. 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Regina, Saskatchewan
This is basically a Shure Sm58 for less money. In fact, some could say that it sounds better, due to having more presence for vocals. May not be good for recording guitar, but that's not my expertise. Does however need a lot of gain on your preamp. I almost have my interface's gain cranked to get a loud enough signal. Any more and it'll start having feedback.
Posted by Harley on Feb 13, 2022
Not good for voice recording 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I use this microphone for voice recordings. I connected it to an Alesis Multimix4. I record with a AVID ProTools.
To reach an acceptable level, I had to adjust gain on this mic is 80%, and volume is at 80% as well. That is pretty high. And for a directional mic, it picks up a lot of noise behind me, and in the other room!
To get good volume and resonance, I have to be 2 inches away from the mic.
It is a good mic for beginners. If you have a little bit of money to spare, get a more expensive mic.
Posted by Tony Ducepec on Jul 5, 2020
BETTER than the sure58 !!! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Just bought this mic at L&M for 99$ and comes with a 25ft XLR cable!!!! You won't believe me when I tell that this mic out performs my SM58. I set up my PA, used the same input, same levels, same cable and just switched the mic's out to compare....the Apex wins.....however, it could be my 58 is about 5yrs old but hey......bang for your buck.... buy this mic. You won't be disappointed!
Posted by Chris on May 6, 2018
No-nonsense good mic 4 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Like all Apex products, this is an excellent alternative to the big brands, at nearly half the price. Very good quality. I challenge anyone to find a difference in the sound between this mic and the SM-58!
Posted by François on Jul 24, 2017
Functional at Best 1 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
I have a Behringer Wireless Dual ULM202USB microphone which picks up a lot of feedback from the speakers and causes distortion plus didn't give the promised 30 hours of battery life. So I bought this Apex 381 mainly because the Shure58 brand new was too expensive (like $150 + $25 with a XLR cable). L&M Mississauga gave me a good deal on a used Apex 381 (for $40 with a free XLR cable and microphone clip too). Just too bad that they did not have a used SM58. Apex 381 provides so-so performance . Thankfully no feedback but have to literally put your lips to the microphone.to even be heard. You won't even be heard even at a one inch distance. It only delivers limited vocal power. I was a bit disappointed. For my money I would buy a SM58 but the wireless type. I've used the SM58 wireless at my karaoke group and it is an awesome microphone. The downside is that the SM58 wireless microphone starts at $700 + including tax.........Ouch
Posted by Mike M. on Oct 9, 2016
Good little mic 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
I purchased two of these to add to my karaoke setup. I must say that using these Apex 381's alongside the Shure SM58's I cannot hear much of a difference (even if most reviews seem to favour the SM58). Certainly a great little mic for a karaoke setup, and for a good price.
Posted by Luc on Jul 30, 2016
Not Good Enough 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
I got this mic brand new from L&M. The customer service was exceptional. This was the best cheapest mic at their store. Forget about Recording Narration with this mic. If you want to use it for small family gatherings, then this product is for you. If you host bigger parties, then I suggest spend a little more and get a better mic.
Posted by Zubair on Jan 5, 2015
Very Good 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
I plug it in to my Behringer B205D monitor,and place it near to the Guitar sound hole or on my Music Stand, It captures everything very well, A Dunlop Feedback buster on occassion in the sound hole, Acoustic or Nylon String it is great
Posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2012
Great for Cajon 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I saw some live jazz at the Ex today. The cajon player was coming through so clearly with defined bass and clear highs. During the break I asked him how he's micing the thing, and he showed me this little puppy, he just tossed it in the bottom of the box.
Posted by Benny on Sep 4, 2011
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