50 Inch Cardioid Overhead Condenser Microphone for Live Sound and Installations
The Audix MB5055 MicroBoom System is a 50-inch overhead cardioid condenser microphone designed to deliver clean, controlled audio pickup in live sound, worship spaces, theaters, and broadcast environments. By combining a high-output miniature condenser capsule with a lightweight carbon fiber boom, this system allows precise overhead placement while maintaining a low-profile, professional appearance on stage or in permanent installations.
Cardioid Pickup Pattern for Clear and Natural Coverage
At the core of the MB5055 is the M1255B high-output cardioid condenser capsule, engineered to capture sound with clarity while reducing unwanted room noise. The cardioid polar pattern focuses pickup on the intended source and minimizes off-axis sound, making it well suited for choirs, acoustic ensembles, drum overheads, and speech reinforcement where consistent coverage and gain before feedback are important.
High Output Condenser Capsule with Detailed Sound Reproduction
The integrated condenser element provides a strong output level, allowing lower gain settings at the mixer or preamp and helping reduce system noise. With a wide frequency response and accurate transient handling, the MB5055 captures natural vocals and instrument detail, making it suitable for both spoken word and musical applications in live and broadcast audio systems.
Carbon Fiber Boom with Flexible Gooseneck Control
The 50-inch carbon fiber boom offers extended reach while remaining lightweight and rigid for stable positioning. A flexible gooseneck section near the capsule allows fine-tuned adjustments without drooping or shifting during use. This design supports both horizontal and vertical placement, giving sound engineers flexibility in complex stage layouts and overhead miking scenarios.
Shielded Internal Cabling with Professional Connectivity
An internally shielded cable runs through the boom to minimize RF interference and maintain a clean signal path. The base of the MicroBoom terminates in a mini-XLR connector, and a 25-foot mini-XLR to standard XLR microphone cable is included for direct connection to mixers, audio interfaces, and phantom-powered preamps. No external power modules are required beyond standard phantom power.
Complete MicroBoom System for Portable and Fixed Applications
The MB5055 mounts easily to standard microphone stands using the included adapter, making it suitable for touring rigs, portable sound systems, and permanent installations. A supplied windscreen helps reduce air noise and plosives, while the black finish blends seamlessly into stage lighting and production environments.