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Audix i5
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Audix i5

Dynamic, cardioid, all-purpose instrument mic (snare, guitar cabinets), zinc alloy body

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

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−55.9 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
280 Ω
Rated range
50 – 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
CapsuleVLM Type B (Very Low Mass diaphragm). "Capsule Technology: VLM Type B"; page 1: "VLM (Very Low Mass) diaphragm".p. 2
Sensitivity−55.9 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa), 1 kHz. "1.6 mV / Pa @ 1k"; converted (20 log10 0.0016). The architect and engineer specification on the same page says 1.5 mV/Pa.
Max SPL140 dB SPL, "≥140 dB"; distortion not stated. Page 1: "able to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB without distortion".
Output impedance280 ohm, nominal, 1 kHz
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 16 kHz
Poweringnone. "Power Requirements: None"; unaffected by phantom power.
ConnectorXLR-3 male, gold plated. "3-pin XLRm"; page 1: "gold plated XLR connector".
Weight248 g. "248 g / 8.7 oz".
Dimensions37.5 × 141.5 mm. Head diameter × length, from the architect and engineer specification ("23 mm in diameter at the base, 37.5 mm at the top, and 141.5 mm in length"); the table gives the length as 141 mm.
Supplied accessoriesMC1 heavy-duty nylon clip with brass insert; P1 carrying pouchp. 1
Off-axis rejection>23 dBp. 2
Materials / finishPrecision cast zinc alloy body, dent-resistant steel grille, black E-coat finishp. 1
PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3p. 2
Optional accessoriesDFLEX rim clip; DVICE and DCLAMP mini-goosenecks; WSi5 foam windscreen; CABGRABBER / CABGRABBERXL cabinet holders; STANDKD; TRIPOD; CBL20 / CBLDR25 cablesp. 1
Warranty5 yearsp. 2
Placement (Audix)Snare: about 2 in. (5 cm) above the head aimed at the centre; guitar cabinets: within 1-2 in. of the grille, pointing at the speaker; horns: within 1-3 in. of the bell

Documents

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © Audix, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on audixusa.comRecording Hacks

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