Audix
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.
Power None. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −55.9 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 32%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 12%
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 20%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 56%
- Rated range
- 50 – 16k Hz
- Released
- 2004
vs 44 end-address dynamics
More output than 40% 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 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.
Instruments sources recommend it for most
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 | VLM 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 SPL | 140 dB SPL"≥140 dB"; distortion not stated. Page 1: "able to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB without distortion". | |
| Output impedance | 280 ohmnominal, 1 kHz | |
| Rated frequency range | 50 Hz to 16 kHz | |
| Powering | none"Power Requirements: None"; unaffected by phantom power. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male, gold plated"3-pin XLRm"; page 1: "gold plated XLR connector". | |
| Weight | 248 g"248 g / 8.7 oz". | |
| Dimensions | 37.5 × 141.5 mmHead 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 accessories | MC1 heavy-duty nylon clip with brass insert; P1 carrying pouch | p. 1 |
| Off-axis rejection | >23 dB | p. 2 |
| Materials / finish | Precision cast zinc alloy body, dent-resistant steel grille, black E-coat finish | p. 1 |
| Polarity | Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 | p. 2 |
| Optional accessories | DFLEX rim clip; DVICE and DCLAMP mini-goosenecks; WSi5 foam windscreen; CABGRABBER / CABGRABBERXL cabinet holders; STANDKD; TRIPOD; CBL20 / CBLDR25 cables | p. 1 |
| Warranty | 5 years | p. 2 |
| PlacementAudix | 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 | |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2004 | |
Documents
- i5 Dynamic Instrument Microphone, spec sheetver 3.0 05-16
- Audix i5 | 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.