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Supercardioid pattern
Tighter pickup than cardioid with a small rear lobe. Aim wedges off to the sides, not directly behind.
Product detailSKU #1273887989217
AudixVX5 Handheld Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A handheld supercardioid condenser for vocals. For singers who want more detail than a dynamic mic gives and can manage the extra sensitivity.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead vocals on a loud stage where bleed is a problem
- Singers wanting more top-end detail than a dynamic delivers
- Handheld vocal tracking without setting up a stand and shock mount
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without phantom power on their mixer or interface
- Rough handling — condensers are less forgiving than dynamics
- Buyers wanting the cheapest working vocal mic
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
>20 dB off-axis rejection
Sound arriving from the sides drops noticeably, which keeps drums and guitar amps out of the vocal channel.
Detail 03
Electret condenser
More detail and faster transient response than a dynamic, and it requires phantom power to work.
Detail 04
>140 dB max SPL with -10 pad
It handles screaming-loud sources without the capsule distorting, once you engage the pad.
Detail 05
Die cast zinc housing
Metal body with real mass. Survives stage use better than a plastic-shelled condenser.
Detail 06
26 dB self-noise, 68 dB signal-to-noise
Quiet enough for live and most vocal tracking, though very soft sources will reveal the noise floor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 48V phantom power — a passive mixer or unpowered input will not run it
- 02Engage the -10 pad for very loud sources or you may overload the input
- 03No cable, clip or case is included in this price
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it need phantom power?
Yes. It is a condenser, so it needs 48V phantom power from your mixer or interface. It will not pass signal without it.
02Is supercardioid better than cardioid for live?
It rejects more from the sides, which reduces bleed and helps against feedback. The tradeoff is a rear lobe, so place monitors off-axis rather than straight behind.
03Can I use it on loud sources?
Yes. With the -10 pad engaged it handles above 140 dB SPL, which covers screamed vocals and close-miked loud sources.
04How does it compare to a dynamic vocal mic?
More detail and faster transient response, plus tighter off-axis rejection. In exchange it needs phantom power and is less tolerant of rough handling.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- 6.9 mV (ref 1k @ 1 Pascal)
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Black E-coat
- Finish
- Black E-coat
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 150 Ohms
- Cable Connector
- 3 pin gold platedmale
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 8
7 detailsOther
- Transducer Type
- Electret Condenser
- Housing
- Die cast zinc
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 68 dB
- Off Axis Rejection
- >20 dB
- Maximum SPL
- >140 dB (w/-10 pad)
- Equivalent Noise Level
- 26 dB (A weighted)
- Polarity
- Positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
