Apex APEX210B Classic Ribbon MicrophoneGenerally considered to be the ideal microphone for vocals, solo instruments and any broadcast application, the classic ribbon microphone design boasts the most natural sounding audio capture available. The active element of the Apex210 is a very thin corrugated aluminum ribbon mounted under low tension between the poles of a strong magnet. The asymmetrical figure 8 pickup pattern has an extended sweet spot on the rear face of the microphone allowing