Detail 01
40Hz–20kHz response
Full-range capture, so cymbal shimmer and room air come through instead of a narrowed midrange.
Product detailSKU #1273887989166
AudixADX40 Overhead Condenser Microphone Black Cardioid
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cardioid condenser built for overhead placement — drum kits, choirs, ensembles — where you hang a mic above the source and need it to stay out of sight.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum overheads where cymbal detail matters more than a big body
- Choir and ensemble pickup from a hung or boomed position
- Installed rooms where the mic should disappear visually
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without phantom power on their mixer or interface
- Close-miking loud sources where a dynamic handles it better
- Vocalists wanting a large-diaphragm mic for tracking
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
≥130dB max SPL
Handles loud drums and cymbals up close without the capsule distorting.
Detail 03
9–52V phantom power
Works off standard 48V phantom, but also runs on lower-voltage supplies some small mixers provide.
Detail 04
Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what is in front, so it rejects some of the stage behind it. A hypercardioid ADX40HC is a separate version.
Detail 05
1.2 inch length
Very small body, so it hangs or clips into tight overhead spots and stays out of sightlines.
Detail 06
29dB equivalent noise
Some self-noise, which shows up on quiet distant sources more than on drums or a loud ensemble.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires phantom power — a plain passive mixer will not run it
- 02Buy a pair if you want a stereo overhead spread
- 03Check what mount and cable are needed for your hanging position
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need phantom power?
Yes. It runs on 9 to 52 volts of phantom power. Most audio interfaces and powered mixers supply 48V, which works.
02Is one enough for drum overheads?
One gives you a mono overhead. For a stereo image across the kit, you need two placed left and right.
03What is the difference between ADX40 and ADX40HC?
The ADX40 is cardioid. The HC version is hypercardioid, meaning a tighter pickup angle and more rejection off to the sides.
04Can I use it for choir?
Yes. The full-range response and small body suit hanging above a choir or ensemble.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- 5 mV / Pa @ 1k
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 250 ohms balanced
- Power Requirements
- 9–52V phantom
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 1.2 inch
- Weight
- 4
5 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Condenser
- Hypercardioid
- (ADX40HC)
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 65dB
- Maximum SPL
- ≥130dB
- Equivalent Noise Level
- 29dB (A weighted)
