Audix D2 B-Stock

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Special Microphone for Toms

Professional dynamic microphone
Hypercardioid
44 Hz – 18 kHz
250 ohms
Max. SPL: 144 dB
Aso suitable for congas etc.

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Available since December 2001
Item number 570618
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£133

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Straight out of the box

The D2 – made in the USA by the renowned microphone specialist Audix – is a dynamic mic with a hypercardioid pickup pattern, developed primarily with rack toms in mind. Straight out of the box, it'll deliver an effective drum sound with a clean, transparent punch. The key reason for this lies in the D2's strongly tailored frequency response, which generally calls for very little corrective EQ work. And thanks to Audix's own VLM diaphragm, transient response remains natural and well defined. As a result, the D2 is very easy to work with and could easily be described as a true plug‑and‑play microphone. That simplicity carries through in both live and studio settings, where the D2 also impresses with its compact, robust aluminium housing and its high resistance to both elevated sound pressure levels and feedback.

Mighty mic

The Audix D2 may be compact in size, but it certainly shouldn't be underestimated, as it delivers a full, weighty sound straight out of the gate. More specifically, it offers a frequency range from 68Hz to 18kHz. A look at the frequency response reveals a boost around 150Hz, which is exactly where much of the body sits for many instruments. Rack toms and snare drums, for instance, are given plenty of punch as a result. The upper mids are lifted slightly to add extra presence, and when this is combined with the dip in the midrange between 500Hz and 1kHz, the result is an overall sound that feels transparent and modern, without any muddiness. The D2's dimensions also make it easy to position on a tom or snare. Wherever it's placed, the microphone can handle sound pressure levels of up to 144dB, standing up to even the most aggressive drumming styles without introducing distortion.

Clear and uncomplicated

In many situations, the Audix D2 delivers exactly the kind of modern sound expected from a rack tom in Pop, Rock or Metal – without any EQ or other adjustments. That modern sound breaks down into a decent amount of low end, slightly reduced mids, and a touch of assertive attack, all wrapped up in a clear and transparent character. As a result, there's little need for time‑consuming post‑processing, whether live or in the studio – and musicians and producers know as well as anyone that time is money. As such, sound engineers looking for a thoroughly uncomplicated microphone have exactly what they need here. Given its excellent price‑to‑performance ratio, it's also easy to recommend the D2 to musicians after precisely this kind of pre‑shaped sound. That doesn't just mean drummers: The mic also pairs well with other percussion instruments, with guitar and bass amps, and with brass and woodwind.

Audix D2, dynamic microphone with mic clip and bag

About Audix

Audix is a US microphone manufacturer which was founded in 1984. The small company has its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon and offers a wide selection of microphones – both for the recording studio and for live use. The range of products extends from instrument microphones, such as those from the well-known D series, to vocal microphones with complete wireless systems. The company’s remit goes beyond the music industry, however, since it also provides lavalier microphones, console microphones, and other devices for permanent installation. Audix also produces headphones and various microphone accessories, such as stands and XLR cables.

Suprisingly versatile

It's widely held that the Audix D2 delivers its most convincing results on rack toms. That said, it also performs well on snare drums and other percussion instruments such as congas. If a full‑bodied snare sound of the kind often heard in modern Rock and Metal productions is called for, the D2 is a great option thanks to its pronounced low‑end punch. Staying with rock and metal, the D2 also proves to be something of a secret weapon for distorted guitar amps: With its emphasis on bass and treble, it produces more of a scooped sound, which pairs particularly well with a mid‑forward microphone like an SM57. Used together, the result is a dense wall of sound with a well‑balanced frequency spectrum. When used on its own, the D2 is also well suited to miking bass amps or brass instruments such as the saxophone. All in all, and despite its heavily contoured frequency response, the Audix D2's range of applications is broader than one might initially expect.

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