Audix
Audix D2
Dynamic, hypercardioid, compact drum and instrument mic (rack toms, congas, cabinets, brass)
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power None. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −58.4 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 17%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 6%
- Max SPL
- 144 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 57%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 75%
- Rated range
- 68 – 18k Hz
- Released
- 1997
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 23% of 44 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 19 end-address dynamics
Takes louder sound than 44% of 19 end-address dynamics.
Each stripe is one end-address dynamic with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2.
Titled "FREQUENCY / POLARS"; "dBm", relative. 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
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy), p. 2. Approximate
Two full-circle plots ("Lo": 125 Hz to 1 kHz; "Hi": 2 to 16 kHz), "dBSPL" from 0 to -36 dB, each frequency drawn at its own level. Measuring conditions not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | VLM Type B (Very Low Mass diaphragm)"Capsule Technology: VLM Type B"; page 1: "VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm". | p. 2 |
| Sensitivity | −58.4 dBV/Pa (1.2 mV/Pa)1 kHz. "1.2 mV / Pa @ 1k"; converted (20 log10 0.0012). | |
| Max SPL | 144 dB SPL"≥144 dB"; distortion not stated | |
| Output impedance | 280 ohmnominal, 1 kHz; also 250 ohm, 2010 cut sheet. "280 ohms". The 2010 cut sheet gives 250 ohms. | |
| Rated frequency range | 68 Hz to 18 kHzalso [80, 18000], 2010 cut sheet. "68 Hz - 18 kHz". The 2010 cut sheet says "80 Hz - 18 kHz". | |
| Powering | none"Power Requirements: None"; not affected by phantom power. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male, gold-plated"3-pin XLRm"; page 1: "gold plated XLR connector". The 2010 sheet says Switchcraft male XLR. | |
| Weight | 128 g"128 g / 4.5 oz". | |
| Dimensions | 39 × 100 mmWidest diameter × length: "21.5 mm in diameter at the base, 39 mm in diameter at the widest point and 100 mm in length". | |
| Finish | black anodised (hard coat), machined aluminium body"Black Hard Coat"; page 1: "precision machined aluminum body, durable black anodized finish". | |
| Supplied accessories | DCLIP heavy-duty snap-on clip; P1 carrying pouch"Supplied accessories". | p. 1 |
| Off-axis rejection | >30 dB | p. 2 |
| Grille | Dent-resistant steel mesh | p. 1 |
| Design | Transformerless, low impedance, balanced output | |
| PlacementAudix | Drums: bottom of the grille 1-2 inches above the head, pointed at the centre; pull back to the rim for more ring, closer for more attack. Cabinets: within 1-2 inches of the grille cloth. Horns: within 1-2 inches of the bell. | p. 2 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 1997 | |
Documents
- D2 Dynamic Instrument Microphonever 3.0 10-15
- D2 Dynamic Instrument Microphone cut sheet
- Audix D2 | RecordingHacks.com
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © Audix, unchanged, with its original address.
Recommended for
By recording guides, engineers and mic makers, for this mic or an earlier version of it.