Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Picks up what's in front and rejects the rear, so stage wash and room reflections stay down.
Product detailSKU #1273887989240
AudixSCX25A-PS Piano Microphone System
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid condenser piano miking system with machined brass bodies. For studios and venues that need a dedicated, permanent solution for grand piano.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio grand piano sessions with the lid open or short-sticked
- Live classical and jazz piano through a phantom-powered console
- Quiet passages where a noisy mic would hiss through
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups with no 48V phantom power available
- Anyone wanting one general-purpose mic for vocals and amps
- Plug-and-play USB or handheld recording
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
48–52V phantom power
Runs only from a mixer, interface, or preamp that supplies phantom. No battery option exists.
Detail 03
14 dB self-noise, 121 dB dynamic range
The mic's own hiss sits below soft pedal passages, so pianissimo playing stays clean.
Detail 04
135 dB max SPL
Handles fortissimo with the capsule close over the strings without the diaphragm breaking up.
Detail 05
28 mV/Pa sensitivity
Healthy output. Preamps sit at moderate gain instead of pushing into their noisy range.
Detail 06
5-4/5 inch brass body
Short enough to fit under a lowered lid, and dense enough to resist handling and stand vibration.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 48–52V phantom power from your interface, console, or outboard preamp.
- 02XLR cables are not part of it — plan runs to your position.
- 03Check lid clearance and stand placement before committing to an install.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SCX25A-PS need phantom power?
Yes. It's a condenser and needs 48–52V phantom from a mixer, interface, or standalone preamp. There is no battery option.
02Can I use these mics on anything besides piano?
Yes. They're cardioid condensers with 20Hz–20kHz response and 135 dB SPL headroom, which covers acoustic instruments, drum overheads, and room work.
03Will it distort on a loud grand?
135 dB max SPL leaves headroom for full fortissimo playing even with the mic close over the strings.
04Can it handle long cable runs to front of house?
Yes. The 200-ohm output is low impedance, so long balanced XLR runs won't noticeably dull the high end.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity At 1k
- 28 mV/Pa
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Housing Finish
- Machined Brass / Black E-coat
- Body Finish
- Machined Brass / Black E-coat
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 200 ohms
- Power Requirements
- 48-52Vs phantom
- Connector
- Swithcraft male XLR connector
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 5-4/5 inch
- Weight
- 0.5
6 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Condenser
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 80 dB
- Dynamic Range
- 121 dB
- Maximum SPL
- ‰135 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level
- 14 dB (A weighted)
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
