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Audix D6
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Audix D6

Dynamic, cardioid, kick-drum mic with a tailored (scooped) response, machined aluminium body

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−61.9 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
144 dB SPL
Impedance
280 Ω
Rated range
30 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency response"; relative dB (axis labelled "dBm", +10 to -10). Distance, room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar patterns"; two plots, "Lo" (125 Hz to 1 kHz) and "Hi" (2 to 16 kHz), full circles, 0° at the right. Scale "dBSPL" from 0 at the outer circle to -36 at the centre. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleVLM Type E (Very Low Mass diaphragm). "Capsule Technology: VLM Type E".p. 2
Sensitivity−61.9 dBV/Pa (0.8 mV/Pa), 80 Hz. "0.8 mV / Pa @ 80 Hz"; converted (20 log10 0.0008). The architect and engineer text on the same page says "at 1kHz"; the 2010 sheet says 80 Hz in both places.
Max SPL144 dB SPL, "≥144 dB"; distortion not stated
Output impedance280 ohm, nominal, 1 kHz; also 200 ohm, 2010 sheet. The 2010 sheet gives 200 ohms.
Rated frequency range30 Hz to 15 kHz
Poweringnone. "Power Requirements: None"; unaffected by phantom power.
ConnectorXLR-3 male, gold plated. "3-pin XLRm"; page 1: "gold plated XLR connector". The 2010 sheet: "Switchcraft® male XLR connector".
Weight254 g; also 217, 2010 sheet. "254 g / 8.9oz"; the 2010 sheet gives 217 g / 7.7 ounces.
Dimensions51 × 117 mm. Widest diameter × length, from the architect and engineer specification ("21.5 mm in diameter at the base, 51 mm in diameter at the widest point and 117 mm in length").
Supplied accessoriesDCLIP heavy-duty nylon snap-on clip; P1 carrying pouchp. 1
Off-axis rejection>20 dBp. 2
Materials / finishPrecision machined aluminium body, black anodised finish, steel mesh grillep. 1
CircuitTransformerless, low impedance, balanced output
PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3p. 2
VariantsD6S silver anodised finish; D6KD with boom standp. 1
Optional accessoriesDFLEX rim clip; DVICE and DCLAMP mini-goosenecks; STANDKD; TRIPOD; CBL20 / CBLDR25 cables
Warranty5 yearsp. 2
Placement (Audix)Kick: start centred between batter and resonant heads, pointed at the beater; closer to the beater for more attack, further for more bass; inside the sound hole, not level with it (air turbulence can damage the capsule)

Documents

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