Apex 460 Upgrade

This is the mod that started it all!! Before Advanced Audio Microphones was even conceived Dave upgraded two of these for his friend Paul Baker with the exact mod we still do! The rest, as they say, is history.We begin by changing out your stock capsule for our AK12. The amplifier circuit is modified and the proper tube is put in. The transformer is replaced with our dual bobbin BV11 transformer and a brand new CM12 sleeve is put on there to match the beautiful sound! The power supply is also optimized to the correct voltage. We recommend our upgraded, heavy duty Z312 shock mount. Dave's Tech behind it all: The APEX 460 microphone and its many alias counterparts are excellent platforms for being upgraded into a first class studio tube microphone. This body can be efficiently disassembled with all parts being easily accessible with a Philip’s screwdriver and temperature controlled soldering iron. It is also used by a number of professional microphone manufacturers beside ourselves as a