Audix D6X Dynamic Kick Drum Mic w/ Selectable Filter

Dynamic Kick Drum Mic The D6X is a dynamic instrument microphone that builds on the historic legacy of the D6 microphone, our highly praised design for stage, studio, and broadcast applications. It's lightweight, compact, and easy to position. The D6X cardioid microphone is an excellent choice for miking instruments requiring extended low-frequency reproduction such as kick drums, large toms, and bass cabinets. More The D6X introduces an easy-to-operate switch that unlocks three different sound profiles: The bottom position (Deep) retains 100% of the classic D6 sonic performance: that's the familiar starting point for a deep, cut-through-the-mix sound. The center position (Balanced) delivers a more balanced version of the D6 sound, providing more mids and upper mids thus lending itself to slightly more traditional kick sounds without losing the overall D6 sonic impact. The top position (Natural) changes the mic response towards a more linear behaviour, bringing even more midrange and slightly changing the hi-end roll-off. This position lends itself to micking different sound sources like percussions, guitar cabs and a wide variety of instruments. All off this is made possible by our proprietary dynamic VLM (Very Low Mass) capsule technology combined with durable and compact construction and a transformerless, low impedance design for interference-free performance. The D6X compensates for instruments with extremely high sound pressure levels by having a very low output. For kick drums, as a general rule, start with the mic positioned centered between the batter and resonant heads pointed towards the beater. For more attack, and less bass boom, move the mic closer to the beater. For less attack and more bass, move the mic further away from the beater. For kick drums without hole in front head, place the D6X a few inches from the head for a full dynamic sound. For toms, position the mic 2 inches from the head and point towards the center of the drum. For bass or guitar speaker cabinets, position the mic 90 degrees to the grille cloth and 1-2 inches from the center of the speaker dust cap.  Features Professional dynamic instrument microphone for live sound or studio VLM dynamic capsule tech for deep lows and precise transients Recessed switch for convenient, error-free operation 3 selectable filters for ultimate tone flexibility Cardioid polar pattern for optimal sound isolation Designed, machined, assembled & tested in the USA 5-year warranty Specs Polar Pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: 0.842 mVrms / Pa @ 75 Hz / @ 0.5 Meter Maximum SPL: > 144 dB Dimensions: 0.79 x 0.79 x 2.14 in Transducer Type: Dynamic dynamic / electret Output Impedance: 280 Ω Connector: 3 Pin XLRm MinDiameter: 0.83 in MaxDiameter: 2.01 in