The Audix A131 is a large diaphragm studio condenser microphone. It is used to record vocals, choir, piano, acoustic instruments and overheads. Its cardioid polar pattern picks up the performance while rejecting room noise and off-axis sound.
The body is precision-machined aluminum. Inside is a 33 mm fixed-charge capsule with a gold-sputtered diaphragm, which gives a wide, natural frequency response. The capsule uses an open-air mounting system for transparent, uncolored sound. A double woven steel mesh grille and ultra-thin acoustic foam provide pop resistance.
An internal shock mount isolates the capsule from mechanical vibration and touch noise, so no external shock mount is needed. Proprietary impedance control between the capsule and the circuitry keeps performance consistent. The microphone is designed, machined, assembled and tested in the USA.
- Type
- Large diaphragm studio condenser microphone
- Capsule
- 33 mm fixed-charge, gold-sputtered diaphragm
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
- Body
- Precision-machined aluminum
- Grille
- Double woven steel mesh with ultra-thin acoustic foam
- Shock mount
- Internal
- Phantom power
- 48-52 V required
- Origin
- Designed, machined, assembled and tested in the USA
- In the box
- Protective zippered carrying case