Audix FireBall

FireBall

Ultra-small professional dynamic instrument microphone

The FireBall is a professional dynamic instrument microphone intended for harmonica (both diatonic and chromatic), accordion, and beatbox vocals. It provides clear, accurate and capable of handling sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB without distortion. The FireBall is ideally suited for both live stage and studio recording applications.

The FireBall is characterized with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control and is equipped with a VLM (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for natural sound reproduction with exceptional transient response.

With a smooth, uniform frequency response of 50 Hz - 16 kHz, the FireBall™ is lightweight, compact, and comfortable to hold. The Fireball is manufactured with a precision machined aluminum body, dent resistant steel mesh grill, unique three stage marbled anodized finish and gold plated XLR connector. The FireBall™ is a low impedance microphone; when using the FireBall™ with a guitar amplifier, a high quality low-high impedance transformer (such as T50K) is required.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• WS357 - Optional high quality external foam windscreen for reducing wind, sibilance, and pop noise.
• CBL20 - 20’ premium XLR-XLR balanced mic cable. Quad conductor, twisted pair with braided shield for maximum conductivity. 6mm PVC jacketed.
• CBLDR25 - 25’ premium right angle XLR-XLR balanced mic cable. Quad conductor, twisted pair with braided shield for maximum conductivity. 6mm PVC jacketed.
• CBLBP360 - 4’ adapter cable for RAD360 Wireless Bodypack.
• T50K - Professional impedance matching transformer that allows a low impedance microphone to be connected to a high impedance input.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The Fireball is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ input on your console, mixer, or recording device. Please note that your microphone does not require phantom power and will not be affected in any way by phantom power should it be running simultaneously while the microphone is in operation. Avoid plugging or unplugging the microphone from the PA system unless the channel is muted or the volume of the system turned down. Failure to do so may result in a loud ‘popping’ noise which could seriously damage the speakers in the PA system.

The Fireball is manufactured to exacting specs with roadworthy construction. However, the capsule is highly sensitive and should be handled with care. Avoid extreme temperatures and be sure to store your microphone in the pouch provided when not in use. Moisture of any kind can adversely effect the sound and performance of your microphone.

USER TIPS

The FireBall has a tight cardioid pick-up pattern in order to help eliminate sound from other instruments on stage from ‘bleeding’ into the microphone.

The FireBall is a low impedance microphone, however, it may be plugged directly into a guitar amp by using the Audix T50k impedance converter. This will allow for the proper gain structure and will ensure the best possible sound quality. The FireBall may also be used for a wide variety of instrument and vocal applications. Working distance can be anywhere between 1-6 inches depending on the instruments on stage, the volume of the music, and the type of stage monitors. Allow a distance of 2-3 feet between microphones to avoid phase cancellation issues.

Further miking techniques may be found at www.audixusa.com.