Audix OM3S Dynamic Vocal Microphone w/ On - Off Switch SKU# OM3S

The Audix OM3S is a handheld hypercardioid dynamic microphone designed to deliver highly directional capture of vocals and instruments in recording sessions and live stage applications. It boasts low handling noise and a hypercardioid polar pattern, which not only minimizes feedback caused by nearby monitors and speakers, but also reduces the pickup of stage bleed and room ambience. The dynamic element's low-mass diaphragm responds quickly to transients and handles sound pressure levels up to 144 dB.

It produces a frequency response of 50 Hz to 18 kHz with a mild rise peaking at just over 100 Hz along with a moderate presence boost above 2 kHz. The gold-plated XLR 3-pin output ensures compatibility with most microphone preamps and mixer inputs, and the zinc alloy body with a dent-resistant steel mesh grille provides road-ready protection and durability. An on/off switch is provided for convenient muting of the mic between speeches or performances. The OM3S was designed, assembled, and tested in the USA, and ships with a microphone clip and carrying pouch.

• VLM Type-B capsule delivers quick transient response and a clear sound with attenuated lower mid-bass frequencies
• Hypercardioid polar pattern provides off-axis rejection of over 25 dB and high gain before feedback
• Slight rise peaking at just over 100 Hz and approximately 5 dB of boost from 3 to 6 kHz
• Can be used for a wide variety of instruments and vocals
• Maximum SPL of 144 dB allows audio capture of loud sources without distortion
• Low handling noise
• Provides excellent vocal isolation on stage
• Durable zinc alloy housing with dent-resistant steel mesh grille

The hyper-cardioid polar pattern is most effective in eliminating signal at the off-axis sections of the capsule, allowing use in close proximities to monitors and speakers without feed back.

The 50Hz to 18kHz frequency response provides a natural low frequency roll-off, eliminating low frequency noise and hum.

The OM3S incorporates VLM technology at the output stage to provide excessively high gain level while maintaining a low noise floor.

• Hypercardioid Polar Pattern
• Dynamic Microphone Element
• 50 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Response
• High Maximum SPL
• Enhanced Feedback Rejection
• On/Off Switch
• Durable Zinc Alloy Body
• Dent-Resistant Steel Mesh Grille
• Gold-Plated XLR Connector

• Audix OM3S Handheld Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone with On/Off Switch
• Audix MC-1 Microphone Stand Adapter
• Carrying Pouch