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Audix f6
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Audix f6

Dynamic, hypercardioid kick-drum and bass-cabinet mic from the Fusion series

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

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Hypercardioid
Sensitivity
−58.4 dBV/Pa computed
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
580 Ω
Rated range
40 – 16k 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
CapsuleLM Type A (low mass diaphragm). "Capsule Technology LM Type A"; page 1: "LM™Type A (Low Mass) diaphragm".p. 2
Sensitivity−58.4 dBV/Pa (1.2 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "1.2 mV / Pa @ 1k" (20·log10(0.0012) = -58.4).
Max SPL140 dB SPL, at least ("≥140 dB"). "Maximum SPL ≥140 dB"; no THD figure.
Output impedance580 ohm, nominal, at 1 kHz. "Output Impedance 580 ohms"; the architect and engineer text: "580 ohms at 1 kHz".
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 16 kHz. "40 Hz - 16 kHz"; no tolerance given.
Poweringnone. "Power Requirements None".
ConnectorXLR-3 male, gold plated. "3-pin XLRm"; page 1: "gold plated XLR connector".
Weight311 g. "311 g / 11 oz".
Dimensions58 × 121 mm. Grille diameter × length: "58 mm in diameter at the widest point and 121 mm in length"; 21 mm at the base.
Finishcast zinc alloy, black E-coat; steel mesh grille. "Zinc Alloy / Black Finish"; page 1: "durable black E-coat finish, dent resistant steel mesh grill".
Supplied accessoriesDCLIP nylon snap-on clip; P1 carrying pouch. "Supplied accessories". Optional: tripod stand, DFLEX rim clip, DVICE gooseneck clamp, STANDKD short stand, CBL20 and CBLDR25 cables.p. 1
Off-axis rejection>23 dBp. 2
CircuitTransformerless, low impedance, balanced outputp. 1
Output level"designed with low output in order to compensate for instruments having very high sound pressure levels"p. 2
PolarityPositive pressure on the diaphragm gives positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3
Placement (Audix)Kick: start inside the drum, centred, pointed at the beater (closer for more attack, further for more bass), or a few inches from an unported head; toms: 2 inches from the head; bass cabinet: at 90° to the grille cloth, 1-2 inches in from the edge of the speaker
Warranty3 years

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