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Audix i-5 Description
Multi-purpose
dynamic microphone with clear accurate sound.
Designed, assembled and tested by Audix in the
USA, the i5 is a dynamic instrument
microphone used for stage, studio and broadcast applications. The i5 is able to
handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB without distortion and can be
used to mic a wide variety of musical instruments, guitar and bass cabinets,
vocals and speech.
The i5 is characterized with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and
feedback control and is equipped with a VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for
natural, accurate sound reproduction.
The i5 is sturdy, compact and easy to position. With a wide frequency response
of 50 Hz - 16 kHz, the i5 provides clear, accurate, natural sound reproduction
without having to rely on EQ. Roadworthy construction includes a precision cast
zinc alloy body, steel grill, black e-coat finish, laser etched model and
serial number, Switchcraft® XLR connector and includes a heavy duty nylon mic
clip.
Audix i-5 Applications
- Live Stage,
studio
- Snare,
toms, percussion
- Guitar
cabinets, electric intruments
- Brass,
flute,woodwinds
- Acoustic
intruments
- Vocals,
speech
Audix i-5 Specifications
- Type:Dynamic
- Polar
Pattern:Cardioid
- Frequency
Response:50 Hz - 16
kHz
- Impedence:150 ohms
- Sensitivity:@1k 1.5
mV/Pa
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Audix i5 Review /
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The i5 does everything the industry
standard 57 does, only better in my experience. It has a more linear response
up and down the range, but a nicer top end presence to it that requires less EQ
during the mix on things like snare and guitar cab. On snare drum it delivers
the BODY of the drum better, whereas other mics tend to sound like only the top
head of a snare drum. Also, the off axis bleed is much nicer than most dynamics
in this price range. Off axis matters a lot when snare drums and hi-hats are
concerned: it’s not such a crunchy mess with the i5.
Conclusion: Everybody needs one, or
two, and at the very least I think you will find it excels at close snare
mic’ing to replace that old industry standard with.
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