Audix
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.
Power None. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −58.4 dBV/Pa computed
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 20%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 56%
- Rated range
- 40 – 16k Hz
vs 19 end-address dynamics
Takes louder sound than 11% 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.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
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
From the spec sheet, p. 2. Approximate
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.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | LM 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 SPL | 140 dB SPLat least ("≥140 dB"). "Maximum SPL ≥140 dB"; no THD figure. | |
| Output impedance | 580 ohmnominal, at 1 kHz. "Output Impedance 580 ohms"; the architect and engineer text: "580 ohms at 1 kHz". | |
| Rated frequency range | 40 Hz to 16 kHz"40 Hz - 16 kHz"; no tolerance given. | |
| Powering | none"Power Requirements None". | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male, gold plated"3-pin XLRm"; page 1: "gold plated XLR connector". | |
| Weight | 311 g"311 g / 11 oz". | |
| Dimensions | 58 × 121 mmGrille diameter × length: "58 mm in diameter at the widest point and 121 mm in length"; 21 mm at the base. | |
| Finish | cast 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 accessories | DCLIP 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 dB | p. 2 |
| Circuit | Transformerless, low impedance, balanced output | p. 1 |
| Output level | "designed with low output in order to compensate for instruments having very high sound pressure levels" | p. 2 |
| Polarity | Positive pressure on the diaphragm gives positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 | |
| PlacementAudix | 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 | |
| Warranty | 3 years | |
Documents
- f6 Dynamic Instrument Microphonespec sheet, ver 3.0 05-16
Copies kept by Mic Archive (manufacturers move and drop their documents). Each is © Audix, unchanged, with its original address.