Built to deliver high-grade tonal quality at a low-budget price for vocal artists, self-produced bands, and independent engineers, the Fluid Audio Axis is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone boasting thoughtful construction and an impressive bundle of accessories for the studio and traveling between gigs. The centerpiece of the Axis is its gold-sputtered 1.3" large diaphragm, which yields a clear and detailed sonic signature with a gentle rise in upper frequencies to help your sources stand out.

The strong sensitivity and high maximum SPL handling of the capsule combine with the low-noise performance of the discrete Class-A electronics to ensure audio capture that meets the standards of discerning professionals. With the included shockmount, pop filter, premium XLR cable, zipper pouch, and hard-shell case, the Axis is more than ready for your next gig, be it in a home studio or on the road.

For Studio Vocal and Instrument Miking    Cardioid Pattern Reduces Ambient Noise    High Sensitivity and Max SPL Handling    Voiced for Detail and Clarity    Shockmount Hinders Vibration Noise    1.3" Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm    Discrete Class-A FET Electronics    Pop Filter, XLR Cable, and Hard Case    XLR Output for Connection to Mic Pre    Operates on 48V Phantom Power

With a large-surface, gold-sputtered 1.3" diaphragm, the Axis is designed to be equally brilliant on vocals, guitars, percussion, or any audio source where recording high clarity and detail is essential.

Knowing that many artists make recordings in their own studio spaces, Fluid Audio chose to have the Axis utilize a cardioid polar pattern, which offers great rejection behind the mic to reduce background noise and room reflections.

Discrete Class-A FET electronics feature a transformer-coupled output, providing low-noise operation that's ideal for digital recording.

Sporting an elegant and durable brass housing, the Axis is ruggedly constructed to ensure years of worry-free studio use.

Unlike many budget-friendly mics, the Axis comes with a professional shockmount to inhibit vibration noise, a pop filter that helps control vocal plosives, a high-grade Scale Technologies XLR (hand-soldered, 4-core twining cable), a zipper pouch, and a foam-lined, reinforced, hard-shell carrying case.

• Large condenser capsule (1.3") with gold-sputtered diaphragm
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces room noise
• High sensitivity and low noise (16 dBA) for studio-quality performance
• High SPL handling (136 dB) to record loud sources such as drums
• Elegant and durable brass housing
• Gold-plated XLR 3-pin output connector
• Requires 48V phantom power

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the nut at the end of the jack be removed so that it can plug into a 3.5 mm lockable transmitter?

A: No, this microphone has a TRRS connector that will not work with wireless transmitters.

Q: 2. Does this work with the regular headphone jack to lightning adapter for an iPhone 7?

A: Hello Lorenzo, yes it does. The lightning adapter for the iPhone 7 is a TRRS connection as is the SC6 from Rode. In the case that you only need one SmartLav+ you can store the SC6 and plug the SmartLav+ in directly to the apple adapter.

Q: 3. Does it work with pc

A: Yes, the RODE SmartLav+ Lavalier Condenser Microphone for Smartphones with TRRS Connections can be used with a PC that has a microphone input jack.

Q: 4. Rode lapel

A: This is the Rode smartLav+ lapel mic kit with trrs to trs adapter.This kit includes the smartLav+ lapel mic meant for use with a smartphone, and a trrs to trs adapter meant to convert the mics use for a 3.5mm mic input jack that provides plug-in power.

Q: 5. Does it work for Facebook Live?

A: Yes. This just overrides the built in mic on the iPhone.

Q: 6. Does anyone know what the length of the cord is?

A: Yes: 1180 mm

Q: 7. I recently bought a Canon Rebel T6i and would like to do a travel video and record some of the comments those who are on the tour with me. Can this connect to the camera or does it need to connect to something else and be coordinated during editing?

A: This mic is designed to work with the phone and is not compatible with your camera unless used with this adaptor:The SC3 3.5mm TRRS to TRS Adaptor for smartLav from Rode allows you to connect the output of your smartLav microphone to a 3.5mm TRS equipped device, such as a camera or audio recorder. It features color coded, gold-plated connectors, with gray indicating the TRRS input, in addition to shielded construction.From CANON: It is possible to use a microphone that supports plug-in power (which is supplied from a camera to the microphone) (EOS REBEL T6S / EOS 760D, and EOS REBEL T6i / EOS 750D support plug-in power-type microphones.)

Q: 8. Any chance this would work with a 4th generation iPod nano?

A: The smartLav will work into any device that uses a TRRS input. As long as RODE Rec is available on the app store through your device you can use that together with the mic.

Q: 9. How long is the cable ?

A: It is 1.2m long.

Q: 10. With the sc3 and adaptor will this lav work with the zoom h6?

A: Yes it will and those two are a good combination.