Audix OM7
Designed for touring PA system. Low output gain stage designed to provide maximum gain before feedback in monitors
Designed, assembled and tested by Audix in the USA, the OM7 is a dynamic vocal microphone used for professional sound companies, front of house and mixing engineers, and high profile fixed installations. The OM7 is known for its ability to provide unprecedented gain before feedback on concert level stages without sacrificing sound quality. In addition, the OM7 is very resistant to feedback on extremely loud stages, and for performers who tend to “cup” the microphone with both hands.In order to achieve these extraordinary performance benefits, the OM7 is designed with an unconventionally low output level (8-10 dB lower than typical dynamic microphones). This low gain stage acts as a natural “pad” at the capsule in order to maintain high fidelity at the source. For this reason, the OM7 is best suited for use with high quality mixing consoles with plenty of head room to compensate for the low gain.The OM7 is characterized with a super-tight hypercardioid polar pattern which effectively isolates the vocals from the rest of the instruments on stage. With a wide frequency range of 48 Hz - 19 kHz, the OM7 employs a VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for a very clean and punchy sound with exceptional transient response.Well balanced, comfortable to hold and durable, the OM7 is manufactured with very high standards and tight tolerances. Roadworthy construction includes a precision die cast zinc alloy body, black e-coat finish, laser etched model and serial number, steel mesh grill, Switchcraft® XLR connector, and heavy duty nylon clip.  Applications


Lead or backing vocals
Live recording
Broadscast
Sax, brass, guitar, dobro, flute, percussion, drums
Home studio





Specifications




Type


Dynamic




Polar Pattern


Hypercardioid




Frequency Response


48Hz - 19kHz




Impedence


150 ohms




Sensitivity


@1k 0.8 mV/Pa






What people are saying about the Audix OM7
"I have been using OM7's for the past 20 years and it is still my absolute favorite live vocal mic."Dave Rat, FOH Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182
"Great clarity, smooth response and tight pattern control with the best off axis rejection of any vocal mic, the OM7 limits our 2 drumkits from leaking into the vocals. This mic is a winner for anyone needing a great sounding vocal mic thats keeps all the other stuff on the stage out of it."
Gary Hartung, FOH The Doobie Brothers
"With little time to ring out monitors then sprint to FOH on the big festivals makes me thankful for my OM7's. Without that extra 6 to 12 db gain to feedback above the rest, I would never be able to enable the band to hear their vocals properly." With little time to ring out monitors then sprint to FOH on the big festivals makes me thankful for my OM-7s. Without that extra 6 to 12 db gain to feedback above the rest, I would never be able to enable the band to hear their vocals properly."
Tommy Rat, FOH Zebrahead
"The OM7 has got me out of some tight situations and is a great problem solver. When playing on tight, loud stages there is no other mic that has given me as clear and upfront vocal without all the nasty background noise. On the big stages with bands that only use floor monitors, it cuts away all that wash from the floor mixes, side-fills and backline without compromising the integrity of it's own source."
Chris Braun, FOH Blue King Brown, Australia
"An important part of my job is making sure that Eddie gets the right vocal sound on stage – after all his performance depends on it. For the past 17 years we’ve used the OM7 to accomplish that task – and it’s never let us down."
Karrie Keyes, Monitor Engineer , Pearl Jam