Audix D6

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Audix D6

Audix

D6

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 160142
Brand: Audix
Model: D6
Price: $240.90

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The Audix D6 is a workhorse for serious bass drum recording. It delivers a powerful, defined low-end that cuts through the mix, making it a go-to for rock, metal, and any genre where a huge kick drum is essential. If you're hunting for a focused, reliable bass drum mic without spending a fortune, this is an excellent choice.

Product Description

Audix D6, Special microphone for bass drums

The D6 is a dynamic microphone which is outstanding at reproducing especially low frequencies. Offering a frequency range from 30 Hz to 15 kHz, it is therefore ideally suited for recording kick drums, bass cabinets/combos and other similar instruments. Transformerless electronics as well as low impedance and balanced outputs guarantee an interference-free performance - even with the use of long cables.

  • Professional dynamic large diaphragm microphone
  • Also suitable for electric basses
  • Cardioid polar patten
  • Frequency range: 30 - 15
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Max SPL: 144 dB
  • Sensitivity: 0.8 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
  • Weight: 254 g
PROS
  • • Robust construction handles punishing bass drum environments
  • • Excellent low-frequency response captures deep kick drum thumps
  • • Cardioid pattern minimizes bleed from other kit elements
  • • Transformerless design preserves sonic clarity and low-end detail
CONS
  • • Can be overly boomy in certain low-tuned kick drum setups
  • • Somewhat limited versatility beyond low-frequency instruments
  • • Relatively heavy for some mic stand applications

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Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 30 Hz - 15 kHz
Max SPL 144 dB
Sensitivity 0.8 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
Weight 254 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Beta 52A is often considered the benchmark, but the D6 offers a slightly more aggressive, punchier low-end – it’s a matter of preference and the specific drum sound you’re after.
Yes, absolutely. Its robust build and frequency response handle bass cabinets well, though it might be a little too colored for a truly neutral bass tone.
The 144 dB SPL handling is substantial, but extremely aggressive playing styles might benefit from a dynamic range compressor to keep things under control.

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