Detail 01
Hypercardioid pattern
Tighter than cardioid with a small rear lobe. It rejects sound from the sides, which helps against stage wedges.
Product detailSKU #1303337805170
AudixMB5050-HC MicroBoom-50 with M1250-HC Hypercardioid Mic Hypercardioid
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 50-inch carbon fiber miniature boom with a hypercardioid condenser capsule, built for hanging or stand-mounting a mic over choirs, ensembles and stage areas.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir and ensemble miking from overhead or a tall stand
- Houses of worship needing the mic out of sight lines
- Theater and conference rooms where mic stands would clutter
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Close-up vocal or podcast work — this is a distance tool
- Anyone without 18–52V phantom power available
- Budget installs; the boom and capsule together are a real spend
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
50 inch carbon fiber rod
Long reach with very little weight, so the mic sits over the source without a heavy stand or visible cabling.
Detail 03
10 mV/Pa sensitivity
Lower output than the M1255B. At distance you will be running the preamp fairly hot.
Detail 04
21 dB self-noise, 119 dB dynamic range
Quiet enough that hiss stays under a choir at distance, with headroom for loud peaks.
Detail 05
140 dB max SPL
It will not distort near drums, brass or a loud stage even placed close.
Detail 06
Mini-XLR at both ends
Capsule and boom connect with mini-XLR, so the run to your mixer needs the matching Audix cabling.
Detail 07
50 Hz – 19 kHz response
Rolled off below 50 Hz, which cuts stage rumble and HVAC noise you do not want at distance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 18–52V phantom power from your mixer, interface or an inline supply
- 02Plan the mount: gooseneck end needs a stand, hanger or ceiling point
- 03Mini-XLR output needs the correct adapter or cable to reach standard XLR inputs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this need phantom power?
Yes. It is a condenser and requires 18 to 52 volts. Any mixer or interface with standard 48V phantom will run it.
02Can I hang this from a ceiling?
It is designed for suspended and stand-mounted distance miking. The carbon fiber rod is light enough for overhead placement over a choir or ensemble.
03How is this different from the M1255B alone?
This is a complete assembly: the 50-inch boom plus a hypercardioid capsule. The tighter pattern gives more rejection off the sides than a standard cardioid.
04Will it plug straight into a normal XLR input?
Not directly. The connections are mini-XLR, so you need Audix's matching cable or adapter to reach a standard XLR mixer input.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz - 19 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 10 mV / Pa @ 1k
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Gooseneck
- steel
- Material
- rod carbon fiber
- Body Finish
- non-reflective black
- Finish
- Powder coat
4 detailsConnections & power
- Connectors
- bottom: mini-XLR male; top: mini-XLR female
- Output Impedance
- 150 ohms
- Power Requirements
- 18 - 52 V
- Connector
- 3 pin mini-XLR(male)
5 detailsSize & weight
- Signal Noise Ratio A Weighted
- 73 dB
- Length
- 50 inch / 1270mm
- Weight
- 4
- Equivalent Noise Level A Weighted
- 21 dB
- Diameter
- .20 inch / 7.4mm
5 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- condenser
- Housing
- Machined brass
- Maximum SPL 5 Thd
- ‰140 dB
- Dynamic Range
- 119 dB
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
