Detail 01
32 mV/Pa sensitivity
High output for a miniature capsule. At distance you need less preamp gain, so you pull up less preamp hiss.
Product detailSKU #1303337805175
AudixM1255B Miniturized High-Output Condenser Microphone for Distance Miking - Cardioid Standard
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A miniature cardioid condenser built for distance miking. High output for its size, so it works where the mic has to be far from the source and out of view.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Choir, orchestra and ensemble pickup from overhead
- Installs where a visible mic is unacceptable
- Feeding a boom or hanging mount in a worship space
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld or close vocal use
- Very loud close sources above 130 dB SPL
- Anyone needing a plug-and-play standard XLR 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
Cardioid, standard version
Picks up in front, rejects behind. The broadest useful pattern here for covering a wide ensemble.
Detail 03
21 dB self-noise
The mic's own hiss stays below quiet room tone, which matters when the source is meters away.
Detail 04
130 dB max SPL
Plenty for choirs and orchestras at distance, but leaves less room than the 140 dB hypercardioid on loud close sources.
Detail 05
50 Hz – 19 kHz response
The low rolloff trims rumble and air handling noise that a distant mic would otherwise pull in.
Detail 06
3-pin mini-XLR male connector
Small enough to disappear on a thin cable or boom, but it will not meet a standard XLR without an adapter.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs 18–52V phantom power; it will not work on a dynamic input
- 02Mini-XLR connection requires the matching cable or adapter to reach XLR
- 03Mounting hardware and boom are separate from the mic itself
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a cardioid or can I change the pattern?
This listing is the standard cardioid version. The M1255 line is built in cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid and omni variants, so pattern is chosen at purchase.
02How far away can it be from the source?
It is designed for distance work. The 32 mV/Pa output and 21 dB self-noise let you place it well above or back from an ensemble without excessive gain.
03Can I use it on a standard mic stand?
Yes, with appropriate hardware. The mic body is miniature and terminates in mini-XLR, so it mounts on booms, hangers or clips rather than a standard mic clip.
04Will it handle a loud stage?
Up to 130 dB SPL, which covers most live sources at distance. For very loud close placement, the higher 140 dB capsule has more headroom.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted)
- 21dB
- Signal/Noise Ratio (A-weighted)
- 73dB
17 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Connector
- 3-pin mini–XLRm
- Korena Special
- false
- Dynamic Range
- 109dB
- Weight
- 20g /.7 oz
- Impedence
- 150 ohms
- Type
- condenser
- Sensitivity
- 32 mV/Pa @ 1k
- Power Requirements
- 18–52V
- Tier
- new
- Housing/Finish
- Machined brass/powder coat
- Length
- 54 mm/2.1"
- Polar Pattern
- cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid, and omni-directional
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
- Maximum SPL @ .5% THD
- ‰130dB
- Source Id
- site51303337805175
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–19kHz
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