Audix F50S

Features at a glance:

• Pickup pattern: Cardioid
• Transducer type: Dynamic
• Frequency range: 50 Hz – 16 kHz
• Includes stand adapter and protective pouch

The Audix F50 is a dynamic moving coil microphone. It is ideally suited for speech and vocal applications as well as for miking a variety of instruments such as the electric guitar, snare drums, toms, brass instruments and congas. Offered at an excellent value, this microphone delivers a clear, detailed reproduction.

Characterised with a cardioid pickup pattern, along with high feedback-rejection (more than 20 dB off-axis rejection), and delivering a warm, natural reponse it is suitable for nearly every type of voice. It is built into a rugged, non-reflective housing and is available as a version featuring an On/Off switch as well (F50-s). The F50/F50-s each come with a microphone clip and a carrying case.

MP-Rating: A true multitalent, even suitable as an "entry-level" microphone. Be it for singing, guitar or percussion miking, the Audix F50 always does well. 5 Stars.

Legend:
1 Star – still room for improvement!
2 Stars – satisfactory overall impression!
3 Stars – good price/performance value!
4 Stars – very recommendable!
5 Stars – highly recommendable!
6 Stars – unbeatable top product!

Model alternatives:
Audix F50 (Item No. 2732005) with On/Off switch
Audix F50S (Item No. 2732006) without On/Off switch

What are handheld vocal microphones?
Microphones that you hold in your hands while performing are considered as handheld vocal microphones. These microphones have to fulfil certain criteria. They need to offer high feedback-rejection and most of them feature cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid polar patterns. In addition they are required to provide a rugged construction, full bass and crispy highs. Their frequency response is usually tailored, because these microphones are designed for vocal pickup. Models featuring a pronounced proximity effect are frequently used. When choosing a mic, you should also make sure that wind and breath "pop" noise as well as handling noise are sufficiently suppressed.