Audix OM5 Dynamic Hypercardioid Microphone

High output. 144db SPL handling.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
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Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
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Ease of Use:
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Support:
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"Excellent Microphone..."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
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Feature:
I'd have given it a 10 if it had a built-in on/off switch. But then again, since I don't actually use it...

Quality:
Quality looks to be first class.

Value:
Since it does what it's supposed to do I think it is good value for the money spent.

Sound:
I don't use the microphone, the other guy in the duo does. But the microphone does what it's supposed to do. I use a Bose L1 system and this microphone works well with the Bose without any feedback, etc. The vocalist likes the sound of his voice through it. Sounds just like his voice. No complaints.

Ease of Use:
Plug it in...use it.

Support:
Don't know. Never had to deal with Audix support.

Overall:
It works great with the Bose L1. That's all that I'm concerned about. No need to replace it with anything else.

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"Forget the SM58 and get the OM-5"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
It plugs in, sounds great, and has low feedback response. What else are you expecting to find in a microphone?

Quality:
Mines been pretty beat up over the last few years. Hasn't affected the performance at all.

Value:
More expensive than my Shure sm58 but it was worth every penny. An extra fifty bucks isn't much for some you will still be using years down the road.

Desirability:
Looks good. Rugged black steel construction.

Sound:
I haven't used a lot of different microphones. Just an Audix OM-5 and a Shure sm58. The sm58 is very popular and considered the industry standard for live microphones but every time I've compared them in a live setting the Audix OM-5 produces a noticable better vocal sound. The sm58 was demoted to miking the guitar amplifier a long time ago.

Support:
Don't really know because I've never needed support from the company. That rates a 10 in my book.

Overall:
No need to plan on replacing this item because I would just buy another one (maybe I'd consider the OM-6 or OM-7). This microphone has been a trusty companion. I've never regretted buying it and never considered replacing it. There aren't too many pieces of equipment I can say that about.

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"you will have to have the confidence to stand out from the crowd to buy one..but you may well find it will give you the "edge" t"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
excellent simple build quality

Quality:
THE BEST

Value:
would be happy to have paid full retail OM7 sells for £175 in uk (approx $350)

Desirability:
N/A

Sound:
The SM58 is dead long live the king..with so many fake shure 58s around and having been a victim of the scam..i tried a OM5 and i now have a OM7 as well.. the shure is 30 year old technology..the OM5 OM7 are american built each has a serial number..the price is right and they are FANTASTIC i am a english buyer/user and they are not easy to find in the uk..i would not use a shure again

Ease of Use:
what can you say ? relearn close proximity with the 7 just USE the 5

Support:
N/A do not forsee having to use any support

Overall:
Always buying other microphones to test..fortunatly i can affort to do so..but these microphones are the standard to which ANY other would have to attain

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"This is a awsome mic"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
I would perfer a hard case but what do you expect for the price

Quality:
its solid

Value:
I think I have said what I think

Sound:
This is awsome no feed back all the sound it performs

Support:
I have never had to contact them there like matag waiting for some one to call

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"This mic can't be touched for the price!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
I was a diehard Shure fan until a salesperson at a music store forced me to try an Audix OM-3xb against a Shure Beta58. I couldn't believe the incredible mid-range warmth of the Audix. After a couple of years, I decided to get something new and went for a Shure Beta87. After a few months, I sold my Beta87 and bought the Audix Om-5. I love this mic! It has great mid range punch and warmth, and you NEVER have to worry about feedback. Audix has redefined the word "value" with this product. Buy it now. You won't regret it.
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"Audix OM5's work!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
I think the way the OM-5 minimizes feedback is the best feature of all.

Quality:
Seems to be built well. I take care of my stuff and have never had any mic fail me.

Value:
Even though the OM-5's are a little more money than some of the competitor's products, they are well worth it.

Desirability:
I bought the OM-5's and was so pleased I bought Audix drum mics too. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy the same mics.

Sound:
I bought a handful of Shure 58's at the salesman's recommendation and then began reading about the Audix line of mics. For live performances at high volume with floor wedges, the OM5 was suggested as a better choice than the OM6. The 7 series was not out at the time. I gambled and bought 3 of the OM-5's and have never pulled the 58's out of the case since. The OM-5's blow the 58's away. The mid range and presence is much more articulate, yet the low end sounds ballsy and full. But the best thing about these mics is how well they reduce feedback. You can enjoy much higher monitor volumes than with other mics.

Support:
I haven't had a need to call but the web site and the printed documentation is more helpful than many other mic manufacturers.

Overall:
They work!

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