I'm not sure about the structural specifics of the Apex, but the Nady RSM-2 has about 4-5 layers of wire and tightly-woven nylon mesh between you and the ribbon element. While that is supposed to protect the delicate ribbon, it also diminishes the high-end response of the mic. You can remove a couple of these layers and, as long as you're using a pop filter, shouldn't suffer any detrimental effects (caveat emptor, ymmv, i didn't tell you to do this and I take no responsibility for damaged ribbons, etc.). If you take off the top wire windscreen, there may be an additional wire/nylon basket surrounding the ribbon that can be removed. Try it out and listen for a difference.