Detail 01
Condenser, 9–52V phantom
Will not run off a passive mixer. Any preamp in that voltage range powers it, so it is flexible about gear.
Product detailSKU #1273887989201
AudixADX40 Overhead Condenser Microphone White Cardioid
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
White cardioid condenser built for overhead use on a drum kit. For anyone miking cymbals and kit ambience who already has phantom power.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Overhead pair on a drum kit in a studio
- Capturing cymbals and room feel above a live kit
- Rooms where a white mic disappears against the ceiling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a phantom-powered preamp or interface
- Close-miking a kick drum inside the shell
- Sources pushing past 130dB at the capsule
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
Cardioid pattern, hypercardioid on the ADX40HC
Cardioid covers a wider arc above the kit; the HC version narrows it and rejects more stage bleed.
Detail 03
40Hz–20kHz frequency response
Reaches the top of hearing, so cymbal shimmer stays intact instead of rolling off early.
Detail 04
Max SPL of 130dB or more
Handles a hard-hit kit from overhead position without the capsule distorting.
Detail 05
29dB self-noise, A-weighted
Shows up as hiss on very quiet sources. Fine over drums, less so for whisper-level acoustic work.
Detail 06
250 ohm balanced output
Standard low impedance, so long cable runs back to the stage box will not dull the top end.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 9–52V phantom power from an interface, mixer, or preamp.
- 02Overheads work in pairs; a single mic gives a mono image.
- 03Plan on a boom stand tall enough to clear the kit.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need two of these?
For a stereo overhead image, yes. One gives a mono picture of the kit, which works live but flattens the spread in a studio mix.
02What is the difference between the ADX40 and ADX40HC?
Polar pattern. The standard model is cardioid; the HC is hypercardioid, which narrows the pickup arc and rejects more sound arriving from the sides.
03Will it work without phantom power?
No. It is a condenser and needs 9 to 52 volts. A mixer channel or audio interface with a phantom switch covers it.
04Is white a problem on a dark stage?
It shows more than black under lights. White is chosen to blend into ceilings and light-colored rooms, which is where overheads usually hang.
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
- White
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)
