Audix OM3 Handheld Hypercardioid Dynamic Microphone

The Audix OM3 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. The OM3 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

Designed, assembled, and tested in the USA