Audix D-4

Dynamic Hypercardioid Low-frequency Instrument Microphone for Kick Drum and Toms

The dynamic D4 microphone from Audix uses an entirely new capsule specially designed to capture high SPL instruments with extended frequencies below 100Hz. Sub-impulse technology captures lows better than other mics for truer sound imaging.
The D4 mic is perfect for bass drum, toms, timpani, piano, and sax. 38Hz-19kHz response, 144dB handling. Captures lows better than other mics!

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Designed, machined, assembled and tested by Audix in the USA, the D4 is a dynamic instrument microphone used for stage, studio and broadcast applications. The D4, which is characterized with a hypercardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control, is equipped with a VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction.

Audix D-4 Features :

Contoured response for added bottom and punch
Perfect for toms, sax, and brass
Milled from solid aluminum
Hypercardioid polar pattern
Exceptional off-axis rejection & gain before feedback
144dB SPL
Durable scratch resistant spring steel grille
Black Hard-coat Finish
Isolates each instrument's "sweet" spot
Gold plated contacts
VLM™ Very low mass diaphragm
Individually tested & hand assembled
Exceptional off-axis rejection
Built in the USA to last a lifetime
Pouch & clip included

Audix D-4 Applications :

Live Stage-Coffee House to Stadium
Large rack tom, floor tom, small kick drum
Cajon, djembe, tympani, leslie bottom
Bass flute, sax and baritone sax, trombone
Acoustic bass, bass cabs

The D4 is lightweight, compact and easy to position. With a wide frequency response of 40 Hz - 18 kHz and the ability to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 144 dB, the D4 is an excellent choice for miking instruments requiring precise low frequency reproduction such as large rack toms, floor toms, cajon, djembe, tympani, leslie bottom, bass flute, sax and baritone sax, trombone, acoustic bass, bass cabs and small kick drums.

Roadworthy construction includes a precision machined aluminum body, black anodized finish, laser etched model and serial number, steel mesh grill, and Switchcraft® XLR connector.

Transformerless design, low impedance, and balanced output allow for interference-free performance even with long cable runs.

Comes with cordura carrying case and nylon mic clip.