Audix has announced the introduction of the PDX720, a new dynamic studio microphone designed for lead and backing vocals, spoken word applications, and drum and instrument recording, and it’s on display at the 2023 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center at booth 14702.
The microphone’s standard default gain level is designed to eliminate the need for preamp boosts or cloud lifters. The PDX720 also offers three-position switches that enable users to modify sound by adjusting the low cut and presence boost, minimizing the need for complex sound mixing adjustments.
“My favorite setting was with all the switches in the ‘off’ position; vocals sounded more natural and it gives you a great template to mix, very smooth on the top, great low-end extension without being boomy; it’s very pleasant sounding,” says audio engineer/theater technician JC Fredrickson. “Having one microphone that excels in many sources is a plus.”
The microphone has a hypercardioid pattern, stated frequency response of 50 Hz to 20 kHz, and maximum SPL of 135 dB. The body offers an aluminum, black and gold finish.
The PDX720 is designed, machined, assembled and tested by Audix in Wilsonville, OR. It will be available for purchase from the beginning of May in the U.S. and to the rest of the world in July.
