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CardioidAudix M44

Detachable-Capsule Condenser Microphone

The Audix M44 is a miniature condenser microphone for drum and percussion capture. It is a modular microphone, equipped with either a Cardioid or Hypercardioid capsule (model M44-HC).

The condenser elements are minature electrets, cited as 12mm although actually measuring 10mm in diameter. They have high SPL capability (150dB at 0.5% THD), low sensitivity (3mV/Pa), and, predictably, high self-noise (25dBA). Given these specs, the seem best suited to close-miking loud sources such as horns and percussion.

The mic is terminated with mini-XLR jack. A 25' mini-XLR-F to XLR-M cable is supplied.

It ships with:

  • 25' cable with mini-XLRf - XLRm connectors (CBL-M25)
  • Mic stand adapter (MC-MICRO)
  • Lug mount adapted for hand percussion instruments with shockmount
  • ring (DCLAMP-MICRO)
  • Drum rim mount attachment with shockmount ring (DVICE-MICRO) External foam windscreen (WS10)
  • Carrying pouch (P1)

The Audix M44 is also known as: M44-HC.

Specifications

Compatible Capsules
Audix M44 CardioidCardioid Audix M44 Cardioid
Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 3 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 50 - 19,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Audix M44 HypercardioidCardioid Audix M44 Hypercardioid
Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 3 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 50 - 19,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Pads & Filters Impedance SPL/Noise
n/a 150 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 150 dB
Self-noise: 25.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
20g (0.71oz) 54mm (2.13'') 12mm (0.47'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 18 - 52v

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