Making of the Audix D6
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An in depth look at the production processes involved in the making of the Audix D6 dynamic kick drum mic.
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7-piece Drum Mic Package
The DP7 represents an outstanding combination of seven microphones designed to meet the demands of today's professional drummer, both on the stage and in the studio..
Included in the DP7 drum mic package is the D6, Audix's flagship kick drum mic, two- D2's for rack toms, one D4 for floor tom, the i5 for snare, and a pair of ADX51s for overhead miking. Also included are four D-Vice rim mount clips for the snare and tom mics, and three heavy duty tension fit mic clips for the other three mics. Everything is conveniently packaged in a foam-lined aluminum road case for safe keeping when the mics are not in use.
Applications / Features
- All-in-one solution for miking drums
- Instrument-specific mics for optimal results
- Rugged Audix quality
- Equally great for live sound or recording
- DVICE rim mount clips for easy positioning
- Aluminum road case
THE MICS:
D6 for kick drum
The D6 has a frequency response of 30Hz-15kHz and is characterized with a cardioid pick-up pattern. The D6 is designed for easy positioning and and is not dependent on finding the "sweet spot" of the drum. The D6 capsule features the same legendary VLM technology that has made the D Series microphones extremely popular for today's live stages and recording studios.
i5 for snare
The i5's cardioid polar pattern allows it to focus on the specific instrument that is being miked while rejecting other instruments or ambient noise on stage. With a smooth and uniform frequency response of 50 Hz-16 kHz and an ability to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB, the i5 can be used for a wide variety of applications and for all genres of music.
D2s for rack toms
For bringing out the natural, dynamic sound of toms or congas, nothing compares to the D2! The D2 accurately reproduces the warmth and punch required for a successful percussion sound, avoiding the typical muddy "boom" that can mar a good stage mix or a recording. The D2's natural warmth makes it a great choice for many instruments including saxophone, brass and woodwinds.
D4 for floor tom
The D4, with an exceptional frequency response of 40 Hz - 18 kHz, will successfully capture the true sound of instruments that require bass reproduction. When it comes to the attack, harmonics, and decay of the large toms, the D4 is a perfect choice. Lightweight and easy to position, the D4 is also an excellent choice for cajon, djembe, tympani, leslie bottom, bass flute, saxophone, bass cabinets and small kick drums.
ADX51 (two) - Overheads
The ADX51 is a pre-polarized condenser microphone designed to handle nuances of recording as well as the rigors of live sound. Characterized with extended highs, excellent imaging, and high SPL capabilities, the ADX51 can be used for cymbals, high-hat, and acoustic instruments. The ADX51 also features a -10dB pad and bass roll-off filter, making it extremely useful for a wide variety of applications.
What's In The Box
1 D6 with DCLIP
1 i5 with DVICE rim mount clip
2 D2s with DVICE rim mount clips
1 D4 with rim mount clip
2 ADX51 with DCLIPS and windscreens
1 Aluminum road case
i5
- Type
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Impedance
- 280 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 1.6 mV/Pa @1k
D6
- Type
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 15 kHz
- Impedance
- 280 ohms
- Sensitivity
- .8 mV/Pa @ 80Hz
D2
- Type
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 68 Hz - 18 kHz
- Impedance
- 280 ohms
- Sensitivity
- @1k 1.2 mV/Pa
D4
- Type
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 18 kHz
- Impedance
- 280 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 1.4 mV/Pa @1k
ADX51
- Type
- Pre-polarized Condenser
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 18 kHz
- Impedance
- 100 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 17 mV/Pa @1kHz
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