Designed for kick drums and other low-frequency instruments!

The D6 is an American-made instrument microphone designed for live and studio performance. Characterized with a cardioid pick-up pattern and a frequency response of 30Hz-15kHz, the D6 instrument mic is an ideal choice for kick drum, bass cabs, and other instruments requiring low frequency reproduction.

The Audix mic comes in a transformerless design, low impedance, and a balanced output allows interference-free performance even with long cable runs. The D6 mic, a one-piece body precision machined from solid aluminum, consists of a durable hard coat anodized finish.

Audix D6 Sub Impulse Dynamic Instrument Mic Features:

• Applications:
• Live Stage - Coffee House to Stadium
• Kick Drum, Floor Tom, Djembe, Cajon Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass Cabs
• Studio - Any Instrument Requiring Precise Low Frequency Reproduction
  
  

Audix D6 Sub Impulse Dynamic Instrument Mic Includes:

• mic clip and zippered carrying pouch

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Audix D6 Sub Impulse Dynamic Instrument Mic Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Dynamic
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Sensitivity: 2.2 mV @ 80Hz
• Capsule Technology: VLM Type E
• Off Axis Rejection: >20 db
• Maximum SPL: 144 db
• Cable/Connector: 3 pin gold-plated male XLR connector
• Polarity: Positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
• Housing: Machined Aluminum
• Weight: 7.7 oz / 217 grams
• Finish: Black Anodize

Audix D6 Sub Impulse Dynamic Instrument Mic

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Weird-Sounding Mic

Posted by TheBearingEdge from Orange County, CA on Aug 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Drummer/Guitar-Player/Bass/Player & Recordist

Reviewer's Play Style: Different shades of rock

This mic is DEFINITELY contoured for 1 type of sound. Ridiculously bassy with a presence peak that is really up there. Like 6kHz+ which leaves a good part of the beater sound scooped out! Be prepared to do some serious Hi-Pass (low cut) on this baby if you want more than just woof to come through the mix and you want your finished recording to be anywhere near commercial volume.

Maybe mine was broken but I just couldn't use the thing except 1 time when the kick drum was really lifeless and thin sounding (I wasn't hired to tech the kit). Every other time I tried it, I had to scratch my head... a Beta 52 sounds much more turn-key and the PR40?... Forget about it. If you want the drum to sound like a DRUM, stay away from this mic. BUT if you mic really quick, tight and/or muffle kicks, this may actually be your optimal solution. I gave it a 3 overall because a tool's a tool and you can't have too many options at your disposal... Don't buy this as a first kick mic!!!!!

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Goodnight competitors

Posted by Jared from USA on Apr 15, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Drummer/Guitar Player

Reviewer's Play Style: Alt. Hard Rock

This microphone smokes the kick drum competition in almost every concieveable way. When I got this thing in the mail, I was a teeny-tiny bit skeptical of the negative marks that it's "only for speed metal", and "has attack but not low end", etc. I recorded a pass on my Yamaha kit and burned it onto a disc, threw it in my car, and the sound from my kick drum FILLED my car. Just took charge. I hadn't even spent maybe 1 minute tweaking mic position - this thing sounds terrific in almost any spot and is relatively versatile enough to place strategically for a different sound. For the price, it's a steal. Bye bye Shure and AKG.

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Solid lows with plenty of attack

Posted by Mr. Jackson from Portland, OR on Apr 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal

In your face aggressive kick sound is easy with the D6 - place it inside the kick drum, pointed towards the beaters a few inches away from the head. Feed into your favorite compressor, and that's it. This mic picks up plenty of "slap" and still has the low end to get those subwoofers moving air. If your drummer plays double bass like a machine gun, this will be your best friend!

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woo hoo!!!!

Posted by pblad615 from Northern VA on Apr 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: own small sound company, bassist

Reviewer's Play Style: funk

I am in love with audix mic's. I have been using shure mic's for a while and recently tried the om-2 and fell in love with it. I tried out the d6 after getting the om-2 and was blown away at the sound this mic gives, with little eq! (of course you're going to have to fiddle with the eq, but not as much as other kick mics). I definitely recommend this mic for kick drums and floor tom's. For bass cabs, I've always DI'd or used a beta 52a...it's all personal preference though, I'm no 'sound ghandi'.

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Amazing!

Posted by Double bass ur face! from Canada eh?! on Sep 4, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Home studio enthusiast, musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, alternative, pop, blues

What others have said is true, this mic definitely delivers a ton of attack and 'click'. It seems to have a scooped midrange sound, and great bottom end. So you could say it's naturally EQ'd. So this is a good choice for rock and metal. But I have to say something. It seems that people associate this mic ONLY with rock or metal, and they act like it can't be EQ'd for other genres. Too much attack and click? Easy, just reduce anywhere from 2-4 KHz and it'll immediately have less attack. I don't know why people act like you can only ADD click to a bassdrum with EQ (such as you would with a Beta 52) yet you can't REDUCE the click. It's just rediculous. I think with EQ, you can use this mic for a huge variety of music and styles. It delivers a clean and very tight sound which means it'll cut through the mix with punch and clarity without a lot of mud. Great sound when you want a 'studio' type bass drum recording. I recommend it! Be sure to check out the Beta 52 or D112 beforehand though, just to see which one suits you best.

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