Audix D6

Special microphone for bass drums

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3 years ago

Best kick mic

This is my favorite kick mic.

3 years ago

Great for a mid-scoped sound.

Great microphone if you want a pre-eq:ed mid-scoped sound. Good dynamic range and could be used for any genre as long as the EQ is not an issue.

3 years ago

Great kick mic

The enhanced low and perfectly set attack frequency makes this the best kick mic on the market.

3 years ago

Wow!!

I have owned this microphone for almost 4 years. it is very good and very easy to work with

3 years ago

Perfect for what it aims to be

Everyone taking even a cursory glance at this microphone's frequency response is aware, that this mic targets Rock and Metal productions...and it totally nails it.

Place it correctly and it produces a big, yet precise bottom-end with all the necessary high end to stand out in a Mix. There's barely a need to EQ it, I usually only compress it.

It lacks the Features like switchable frequency responses of the V-Kick or a switchable Pad, but if you produce in the aforementioned genres, this is a must-have.

4 years ago

Fantastic drum mic

Audix makes great mics! This one is fantastic on both kick and toms. It's not flat in it's frequency response by far, but the sound is excellent. It gives me both the thud and the click in one mic. I mainly mix rock music so I'm not necessarily looking for the most "authentic" sounding kick drum though.

For genres where you want a more acoustic and natural drum sound there might be better mics. But if you want your kick to cut through heavy guitars, this is one of the best mics you'll find.

I kinda want to compare it to the Shure Beta 52A, but tuned even harder for "that" kick sound. And it's not nearly as big and heavy as the Beta (it's under half the weight), so no need to use a double round base stand to keep it from tipping over.

4 years ago

Audix D6

Fantastic Kick Drum Mic! I use it on the inside of a 18" Kick drum and gives me nice attack and a big bottom end. I have tried others kick mics in the past and this one has been the best so far. Great build and quality.

4 years ago

Einfach ein geiles BD-Mikrofon!

Durch das "Badewannen"-Sounding und der hohen SPL-Resistenz ist dieses Mikrofon einfach perfekt für die Bassdrum. Sehr viel Low-End und Attack. Für härtere Gangarten gibt es m.M.n. in diesem und auch höheren Preisbereichen keinen Vergleich!

Wenn man einen sehr räumlichen oder sehr natürlichen Bassdrum-Sound möchte (für Jazz o.ä.) gäbe es bestimmt auch passendere Optionen.

5 years ago

10/10

I simply loved it from the first session, clear bass response and improved live performance. i use it for back of a cajon or an djembe, in studio for low tuned percussions, it works perfect. Durable and all i need from this mic is achieved

5 years ago

Best mic for kick. Studio and Live.

Great service and excellent product.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Audix
  • Released in 2003
  • Average price : $229
  • Professional dynamic large diaphragm microphone
  • Also suitable for electric basses, etc
  • Cardioid polar patten
  • Frequency range: 30 - 15,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Max SPL: 144 dB
  • Sensitivity: 0.8 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
  • Weight : 254g
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