Detail 01
9-52V phantom power
Runs on a wide voltage range, so it works off small mixers and battery boxes, not just full 48V desks.
Product detailSKU #1273887989273
AudixADX51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Cardioid condenser with a machined brass body, 132dB SPL handling and a switchable roll-off. For miking drums, acoustic instruments and amps that need detail.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum overheads and hi-hat where cymbal detail matters
- Acoustic guitar, piano and percussion in a studio
- Close-miking loud sources that would overload a softer condenser
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without phantom power on their preamp or interface
- Setups needing figure-8 or omni patterns
- Field recording where a dynamic mic's ruggedness matters more
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
132dB max SPL (142dB with pad)
Takes very loud sources without distorting. The pad buys another 10dB for snare and cymbal close work.
Detail 03
40Hz-18kHz, or 150Hz roll-off
The switch cuts everything below 150Hz — kills stage rumble and proximity boom when you mic close.
Detail 04
Machined brass housing
Heavier and stiffer than plastic or thin metal. Handles road use and stays put on a boom arm.
Detail 05
29dB self-noise
Audible on very quiet sources. Fine for drums and amps; less suited to whisper-level room capture.
Detail 06
100 ohm balanced output
Drives long XLR runs without loss. No special preamp matching needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires phantom power — check your interface or mixer supplies it
- 02Includes a mic clip, stand adapter, foam windscreen and vinyl case; no XLR cable
- 03The included clip is a 5/8"-27 thread; a European stand needs the supplied adapter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the ADX51 need phantom power?
Yes. It accepts anything from 9V to 52V, so most interfaces and mixers will run it.
02What's in the box?
The mic, an adjustable Dclip mount, a metal adapter for European stand threads, a foam windscreen and a vinyl carrying case.
03Can it handle loud drums?
Yes. It takes 132dB SPL, and the pad raises that to 142dB — enough for close snare and cymbals.
04What does the roll-off switch do?
It cuts response below 150Hz, reducing low-end rumble and the bass buildup that happens when you mic something up close.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz-18khz (150Hz-18khz With Roll Off)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- 15.9mv (1k @ 1 Pascal)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
3 detailsConnections & power
- Power Requirements
- 9 - 52v phantom
- Cable Connector
- 3 pin gold plated male XLR connector
- Output Impedence
- 100 ohm balanced
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 5
8 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Condenser (pre-polarized)
- Housing
- machined brass
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 65 dB (1k @ 1 Pascal)
- Pattern
- cardioid
- Includes
- Mic clip (Dclip) adjustable through 180 degrees with standard 5/8 inch. -27 thread. Note: Metal stand adapter also supplied to accommodate European standard threads. Vinyl carrying case. WS-81CExternal Foam Windscreen.
- Maximum SPL
- 132db - 142db With Pad
- Equivelent Noise Level
- 29 dB (A weighted)
- Polarity
- Positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
