Audix i5

Multi-purpose Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone with clear accurate sound

Audix introduces the i5, a general purpose, cost effective dynamic instrument microphone. Designed, assembled and tested by Audix in the USA, the i5 is a dynamic instrument microphone used for stage, studio and broadcast applications.
The i5 is able to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB without distortion and can be used to mic a wide variety of musical instruments, guitar and bass cabinets, vocals and speech.
Without a doubt, the Audix i5 is a great all-rounder for your mic locker, at a very accessible price.

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The i5 is characterized with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control and is equipped with a VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction.

The i5 is sturdy, compact and easy to position. With a wide frequency response of 50 Hz - 16 kHz, the i5 provides clear, accurate, natural sound reproduction without having to rely on EQ.

Roadworthy construction includes a precision cast zinc alloy body, steel grill, black e-coat finish, laser etched model and serial number, Switchcraft® XLR connector and includes a heavy duty nylon mic clip.

Audix i5 Features :

Cardioid pattern
Smooth, uniform frequency respons
High SPL handling
Durable cast zinc alloy body
Dent-resistant grille
Black E-coat finish
Heavy-duty mic clip and carrying pouch

Audix i5 Applications :

Live Stage and touring
Studio environments
Snare, toms, percussion
Guitar cabinets, electric intruments
Brass, flute, woodwinds
Acoustic intruments
Vocals, speech

i5 for Snare; One Of Its Favorite Places To Be :
The i5's cardioid polar pattern allows it to focus on the snare while rejecting other instruments or ambient noise on stage. With a smooth and uniform frequency response of 50 Hz-16 kHz and an ability to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB, the i5 can easily be used on a snare along with a wide variety of applications and for all genres of music.

Mic placement:
In general, allow a minimum distance of 2-3 feet between microphones to avoid phase problems.

Recording :
The i5, which has a very sophisticated, high quality transducer element, is an excellent utility microphone for any recording studio. The tight cardioid pick-up pattern of the i-5, along with the its ability to handle very high sound pressure levels, allows the microphone to be used in almost any "close miking" application. In this respect, studio miking techniques for the i-5 will be similar to that of live sound miking.

Live Sound :
Getting a great snare sound is not a problem with the i5. Single-mic snare technique: The i5 should be about 2 inches above the head and aimed towards the center of the drum. For more "rim" effect the mic can be aimed less towards the center and more towards the rim. It is not uncommon for engineers to place the mic practically right on the drum head to achieve a very tight, cracking sensation.

The I-5 comes with a heavy duty mic clip and carrying pouch. Every I-5 is attractively laser etched with its model and serial number.

Designed, assembled and tested by Audix in the USA!