Audix
Audix AX VX5
Best clear vocal capture for demanding live performers.
The Audix AX VX5 is a versatile, professional electret condenser microphone engineered for both live performance and studio recording. It delivers studio-quality sound with a smooth, accurate frequency response and excellent feedback rejection, making it suitable for loud stages and demanding environments. Its supercardioid polar pattern effectively isolates vocals and instruments, minimizing ambient noise. The microphone features a 14mm gold vapor diaphragm, a steel grille with a multi-stage pop filter, and switchable -10 dB pad and bass roll-off filters. It requires 18-52V phantom power and is designed, assembled, and tested in the USA.
$319.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
269
/ 3337
#269 in Microphones
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
/ Cardioid
Who it's for
- Professional vocalists desiring pristine, articulate sound on stage.
- Performers in loud venues needing focused, isolated vocal projection.
- Touring musicians and sound engineers requiring robust, dependable equipment.
Who should skip it
- Musicians with basic audio setups or limited power sources.
- Budget-conscious artists or hobbyists seeking an affordable vocal mic.
- Vocalists who frequently adjust their mic or lack a shock mount.
Performance breakdown
Feedback Rejection
Supercardioid pattern keeps loud stage environments clean and focused.
SPL Handling
Handles high volume levels without introducing unwanted distortion or clipping.
Vocal Clarity
Gold vapor diaphragm captures nuanced detail with studio-grade precision.
Build Durability
Rugged steel construction ensures reliability for demanding touring schedules.
Versatility
Switchable filters adapt easily to both vocal and instrumental recording tasks.
Noise Isolation
Multi-stage pop filter effectively minimizes ambient noise and plosives.
Key Specs
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
24 mV / Pa @ 1k
Maximum SPL
>138 dB (w/ -10 pad) dB
Length
70.47 in
Transducer Type
Condenser dynamic / electret
Frequency Response
40 Hz - 16.5 kHz
Output Impedence
250 Ω
Connector
3-pin XLRm
Features
- Studio-quality sound on stage
- Smooth, accurate frequency response
- High SPL handling without distortion
- Uniformly controlled supercardioid pattern
- Switchable -10 dB pad
- Bass roll-off filter
- Designed, assembled, tested in USA
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Audix VX5 for its exceptional sound clarity and robust build quality, making it a standout choice for live vocal performances. Many users highlight its ability to capture nuanced vocal details with impressive fidelity, often comparing its performance favorably to more expensive studio microphones. Its durable construction ensures reliability on stage, providing performers with confidence. The microphone's strong feedback rejection is also a frequently noted benefit, contributing to a clean and professional sound experience. This combination of high quality audio and sturdy design offers significant value.
Know before you buy
Yes. The VX5 features a tightly controlled supercardioid polar pattern that is specifically designed to isolate your sound source and reject off-axis noise, making it highly effective at preventing feedback in high-volume environments.
Yes, the VX5 is an electret condenser microphone and requires 18-52V of phantom power from your mixer or audio interface to operate.
The -10 dB pad allows you to handle extremely loud sound sources without distorting the signal, while the bass roll-off filter helps clean up muddy low-end frequencies or reduce proximity effect when you are singing very close to the mic.
It is designed for both. Because it offers a smooth, accurate frequency response and a high-quality 14mm gold vapor diaphragm, it performs just as well in a studio setting for vocals and acoustic instruments as it does on stage.
The VX5 is built to handle high sound pressure levels (SPL) exceeding 138 dB when the -10 dB pad is engaged, allowing it to capture loud sources cleanly without clipping or distortion.
Yes, the VX5 includes a protective pouch to keep the microphone safe during transport and storage.
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