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Bob Stevens

A very cool microphone was released at the NAMM show....

http://www.aphex.com/aphex-products/microphone-x/

The complete specs are not yet listed but might be something to keep an eye on for portability. It includes the Aphex Big Bottom, Aural Exciter, optical compressor and 24bit/96hz USB connection.

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georgethetech · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:45 pm Post subject:

Yes, saw that at NAMM Show.
http://youtu.be/EmVOazQcv_Y

We'll need to get a demo before I can give any intelligent opinion.
The compressor makes it a little more idiot proof, I suppose, but not a fan of the other processors.
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Bruce · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:26 pm Post subject:

It's nice that their website promises:

Jason Huggins · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:48 pm Post subject:

I'm curious about the self noise of the pre and converter. The Apogee MiC is not as quiet as I'd like it to be, and this might be a decent response. If it sounds good (on my voice) it could be a solution. Much smaller than a mic and interface setup. Is that a full-sized LDC capsule?

Pretty exciting that it promises to get your auditions noticed! I'd be all over a mic that increased my booking ratio!

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Bish · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:18 pm Post subject:

Clever marketing. It'll get you noticed.

Personally, I also notice things that sound like crap.

Truth in advertising.
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Bill Campbell · DC Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 621

I love Aphex products. I have an Exciter and a Compellor...but I can't imagine that mic sounding good on everyone or for everything.

Might be good for podcasting, but VO? Doubt it.
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:24 pm Post subject:

it has lots of knobs!!!!
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Frank F · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:53 pm Post subject:

todd ellis · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:11 pm Post subject:

obviously a "leg man"
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Bob Stevens · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:45 am Post subject:

You never know..... it could be the perfect VO mic.

You talk in one end and Don LaFontaine spews forth from the other!

Then we would all sound the same.... Ok, let me rethink this. Gasp

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heyguido · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:15 am Post subject:

Skeptical. I could be wrong, but, I see a lot of.... plastic. Rolls Eyes

Estimated street price? $300.
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Jason Huggins · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:39 am Post subject:

It is actually a high grade polymer, when helps reduce internal vibration that causes sinusoidal depleneration...something that you REALLY don't want when digitally interpreting vocally produced vibrations.

heyguido · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:55 am Post subject:

Wouldn't it have been easier to just include a retro-encabulator in the circuit?

Laugh

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Jason Huggins · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:02 pm Post subject:

YES!! Someone DOES understand my genius Smile