Detail 01
Hypercardioid pattern
Narrower pickup than cardioid, with a small rear lobe. More gain before feedback, but you must stay on-axis.
Product detailSKU #1273887989276
AudixOM3 Hypercardioid Vocal Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A $99 dynamic vocal mic with a tight hypercardioid pattern. For singers on loud stages who need the wedge and drums kept out.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on a loud stage with monitors close by
- Rehearsal rooms where bleed from drums and amps is constant
- A first stage mic that survives being dropped in a gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Studio vocals where a condenser catches more detail
- Singers who move off-axis a lot mid-phrase
- Anyone needing phantom power gear — this is dynamic, not condenser
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
Dynamic element
No phantom power needed, handles loud sources without distorting, and tolerates handling and travel better than a condenser.
Detail 03
50Hz–18kHz response
Reaches lower than many handheld vocal mics and stays open on top, so sibilance and breath detail come through.
Detail 04
250 ohm impedance
Low impedance, so it runs long balanced XLR cable to the desk without losing high end.
Detail 05
$99 price
Entry-to-mid stage mic money. You are paying for pattern control and build, not for a studio-grade capsule.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs an XLR cable and a mic stand clip — check what you have
- 02Feed it a preamp with real gain; dynamics output less than condensers
- 03Place monitor wedges off to the sides, not directly behind the mic
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this mic need phantom power?
No. It is a dynamic mic, so it works on any standard XLR mic input with the preamp gain turned up.
02Is hypercardioid better than cardioid for live vocals?
It rejects more from the sides, which helps with feedback and bleed. The trade-off is a small rear lobe and less forgiveness if you drift off-axis.
03Can I use it for recording?
Yes, and it handles loud sources well. A condenser will capture more high-end detail in a quiet room.
04Will it work with a USB interface?
Yes, through any XLR input. Make sure the interface preamp has enough clean gain for a dynamic mic.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–18kHz
- Impedance
- 250 ohms
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic
