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Audix D6 Large Format Bass Drum Microphone

The D6 has a frequency response of 30 Hz - 15 kHz and is characterized with a cardioid pick-up pattern. The D6 is designed to sound good in any position and it is not dependent on finding the "sweet spot" of the drum. The D6 capsule features the same legendary VLM technology that has made the D series percussion and instrument microphones very popular for today's live stages and recording studios. Learn More...

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Feature:
Pouch and clip.

Quality:
Heavy.

Value:
Best $200 I've spent in a great while.

Desirability:
Yup.

Sound:
This mic is good on more than just bass drum. I've found many uses for the Audix D6. Hooray Audix!

Ease of Use:
Easy to get a nice kick sound. Also good on open back guitar amps-mic the speakers as normal in front, then mic the rear of the cab/speaker with the D6. Works for me, especially on a Deluxe Reverb or a Mesa 2x12 open back can.

Support:
dunno

Overall:
Kick ass mic. Buy one or two.

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Ease of Use:
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Feature:
The mic only came with a clip, and i had to by a stand and everything, but I got a great deal for it!

Quality:
GREAT QUALITY!!!!

Desirability:
Everyone uses this mic!

Sound:
This product sounds amazing! With a few minutes of tweaking on my board, the mic sounded so amazing! It is the only mic I use for bass drums and cabs anymore! If you have a couple hundred bucks, DEFINITELY go for this mic!! Two thumbs up!!

Ease of Use:
Within a few minutes it sounds radio quality

Overall:
AMAZING SOUND!!!

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Overall:
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Quality:
Very tiny but powerful

Desirability:
If i have another drum system, then yes, another d-6 i will buy

Sound:
I had owned previously a shure beta 52 microphone for my bass kick. I had borrowed this microphone for a larger worship gathering and it just kicked butt. Now my drum system sounds more fuller, because this mic produces very deep, rich, bass sounds.

Ease of Use:
Just as a warning: only use it with bass kick or at worst case, with bass amp. Very good tailored made mic for bass sounds

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Value:
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Sound:
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Feature:
It comes with a quality mic clip, thread adapter and a padded pouch which is all you could really ask for.

Quality:
The mic is machined out of a solid piece of aluminum. There is nothing to rattle and I'm sure it is quite durable, though I don't plan on testing this theory.

Value:
It's ten bucks more than a beta52 and same price as a D112, sounds great and seems like a winner.

Sound:
I have not done side by side comparisons of bass drum mics, but purchased the D6 based on a recommendation and lots of internet research. I have been able to get very different and very good sounds by altering placement of the mic. Inside my 18x20 maple bass drum the mic picks up good attack and plenty of low end punch.

Support:
I have had no need to contact customer support thus far.

Overall:
Although I don't have experience with other dedicated bass drum mics, I know what good audio sounds like. This is a quality product made in the USA and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

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