Audix D4

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Audix D4

Audix

D4

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 160141
Brand: Audix
Model: D4
Price: $190.30

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The Audix D4 is a workhorse mic for bass drum and floor toms, offering a tight, powerful sound at an affordable price. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians and studio engineers needing a reliable, high-SPL-handling dynamic. If you want a focused, punchy low-end without spending a fortune, this is a solid choice.

Product Description

  • Audix D4
  • Special microphone
  • For floor toms and bass drums
  • Professional dynamic microphone
  • Hypercardioid polar pattern
  • Frequency range: 38 - 19
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Maximum SPL: 144 dB
  • Also suitable for electric bass guitars
PROS
  • • Robust zinc die-cast body handles serious stage abuse.
  • • Hypercardioid pattern isolates well, taming boomy bass drum resonances.
  • • Delivers a tight, punchy low-end response for modern, impactful sounds.
  • • Surprisingly handles high SPLs without distortion, even with aggressive playing.
CONS
  • • Hypercardioid's narrow pickup can be tricky to position consistently.
  • • Lacks the nuanced detail of more premium condenser bass drum mics.
  • • Can sound slightly 'honky' if not EQ’d carefully for certain drum kits.

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Hypercardioid
Frequency Range 38 Hz - 19 kHz
Max SPL 144 dB
Sensitivity -73 dBV/Pa
Weight 1.18 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D112 has a broader, more rounded low-end; the D4 is tighter and more focused, often requiring a bit more EQ to achieve a similar warmth.
It takes a little practice, but the tight pattern is a huge advantage for isolating the drum and minimizing bleed, especially on loud stages.
While technically possible, the D4’s focused low-end might sound boxy on many guitar amps; it’s best suited for bass and drums.

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