Audix D6 Reviews

4.5/5.0 based on 19 customer reviews

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Matt Emick

The D6 rocks. It lets you spend less time on EQ and gives you a great rock kick tone right out of the box. I often pair it with a TLM 103 at the end of a packing blanket tunnel to get some true rock 'n' roll thump.

AJ Becerra

I have been playing drums for almost 20 years and the D6 is hands down the best sounding kick mic I have ever heard. It capures the perfect amount of beater click and low end thump and it takes virtually no EQ to get a great sound. If you're looking for a no-nonsense kick mic that can stand up to daily abuse on the road or in the studio, you need to get a D6!

David Stewart

Great for getting that hard rock kick sound where the mids are scooped out. Excellent at articulating the click from the beater.

Dan VanAmerongen

The Audix D6 is one of my "go to" mics, both on stage and in the studio. It has a great presence that really brings the kick forward in the mix.

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Wado
from Boulder, CO
May 21, 2012 Music Background:
ITB A Cappella

Great for Vocal Percussion

Speaking for the a cappella nerds out there, I'd like to add that this mic is probably the best live vocal percussion (beatbox) mic on the market (it's only other major competition is the Shure Beta 58). It's frequency response is very well-suited for bringing out the bass of the lower frequencies, while still giving you plenty of attack. Plus, the scooped mids make things like snare noises sound really warm and unobtrusive. And it's tough to beat the price tag.

Luke Noonan
from Buffalo NY
April 4, 2012

Excellent Value

There is something to be said for picking the right tool for the job. We finally decided on the Audix D6 after looking around a a few others. When it came to mixing we were blown away. Our kick tracks which had always needed a few plugins worth of post processing was solid right off the bat.

I can't speak to its competitors but I can say that if you are looking to rock, punk or metal this is a solid choice. I am looking forward to seeing how it handles some of our other clients.

You won't go wrong with this one.

Robert Hofstad
from Norway
March 18, 2012 Music Background:
Live sound engineer

A kick in the head

Switched from akg tom mics to Audix D2 and D4. Bought the D6 to work with my Shure b91. It is a killer combo!

Emeka Michael
from Abuja Nigeria
December 24, 2011 Music Background:
Live Sound Engineer

Awesome Mic

I've recently started mixing for TV and I was looking for a kick mic with a lot of attack but still warm/gentle.

It sounded great right out of the box with the same drum kit and same drummer. Exactly what I hoped for

Maybe I also got tired of listening to the Beta 52a.

Looking foward to trying it on a big PA.

from Ohio
July 5, 2011 Music Background:
Recording engineer, church sound, Drummer

Perfection

Amazing microphone, great attack and punch, captures a nice warm tone with great attack, a must have for any studio! And i tend to be picky with my drum sound since i am a drummer!

Gio
from Miami, FL
December 25, 2010 Music Background:
Musician, Recording Engineer

A Sick Kick!

This mic will give you that earth-shaking, rumbling kick drum sound. It can take huge amounts of SPL and still not distort. I put it about 4 inches away from the beater head of the kick drum and even closer to give it more "click." Perfect for any style of music and amazing for metal drums. try it on a bass guitar too! The mic even feels like it can take a nuclear bomb and still work, its a solid block of aluminum! worth every penny, you will not be disappointed when you try it out!

Rob Parker
from Murfreesboro, TN
October 14, 2010 Music Background:
Producer/Engineer - Triton Studios

Effortlessly great sound!

I just opened the box, threw mic by the kick without any concern for placement, recorded a short drum beat, and was blown away when I cam back into the control room to hear it. With pretty much zero effort, I had this huge, thunderously bassy kick sound. Easily the best kick mic I've ever heard.

RUMBLE
from Portland OR
May 13, 2010 Music Background:
FOH 36Crazyfists, Hawthorne Theatre. Recording Engineer. Drummer.

The best kick mic EVER!

If I had one mic, that would be it. Combine with a sub-kick or internal 602 or 91. OMG!

Wallace Barnett
from San Antonio, Tx
May 30, 2009 Music Background:
Bass Player, Drummer, Engineer

Love this mic

I play bass in a metal band and most guys now are using triggers, but the D6 gives you the sound metal bands are looking for, yea it's a bit clicky for other types of music but can get the job done.

Jared Salte
from Canada
November 16, 2011 Music Background:
Producer/Recording Engineer

Wow!

Recently got this kick and I'm loving it. Did a shootout with the a Shure Beta 52A and an AKG D112 and the Audix D6 outperformed them all.

Great with a Yamaha Subkick!

Gary Hauser
from Knoxville, TN, USA
July 19, 2011 Music Background:
hobbyist, amateur musician

Sounds good on upright bass

Tried this mic on upright bass on a string band (live sound) for an outdoor wedding reception. We wrapped the mic in some padding and put it under the tailpiece, aimed up toward the bridge. This mic has boosted high end, so I rolled off the highs, as we only wanted the big low end.

Bass sounded big and full, with resonance and sustain, but not boomy or thumpy. Worked great for this application.

Crisbeau
from Pa
February 8, 2012 Music Background:
Drum Corps, Live jazz, funk and rock bands, studio drummer, drum instructor for marching band

Excellent kick mic

Position is important on any mic but this one is a little more forgiving than some. Found great sound right away just inside the resonant head pointing right at the beaters....no eq, effects or compression....the kick came alive. Closer micing of the batter head however did not produce great sound no matter how I adjusted it....no worries though...it's picking up that little punch from the beater at a distance as well as a nice round BOOM.

Kyle M.
from Daleville, IN
October 27, 2008 Music Background:
Recording Engineer, Pro Recording Studio, Pro Musician

Good Overall Mic

We have many mics in our arsenal. For kick we also have a Shure Beta52. I like the Audix much better. It is punchier and placement, while it still can be tricky, is easier. Combine this with a good condensor room mic placed correctly and you have a great setup!

Joe
from New York City, New York
September 4, 2011 Music Background:
Recording Engineer

Nice, But not an end all

Did some live recordings with the DP5a kit. I will say that the low end on this mic is fantastic but i wouldnt use this as a primary if you have a dynamic kick performance. The Low end is huge but not tight enough for a live situation. sounds best on the inside of a kick with a rock drummer; put it on the outside and youlll need to pair it with something else on the in. bottom line, it needs mids unless you like kicks with no tone.

t-mac
from Brooklyn, NY
February 19, 2008 Music Background:
musician, recording and mixing

good if you want a more heavy metal sound

i've tried using the d-6 with not much success. it just sounds too much like heavy metal--hard on the beater sound. instead, i've been using the d-4 which sounds more natural.

Anonymous
March 25, 2006

Audix D6

I"ve been a gigging drummer for many years, mainly in a 3 piece rock n roll band. To mic my 20 inch -kick I have tried a few kick mics - from cheap Sound Kings through AKG D112s and Shure B52s to the Beyer M88. The Audix D6 is the most hassle-free (in terms of positioning, EQing, gain width and overall sound)I have used - period.

Nathan Butler
from Charlottesville, VA
November 1, 2005

the clip on this thing!!!

Well, I have to say that I am pretty happy to own the D-6. Audix has slowly been winning me over, but I was still pretty apprehesive to just buy a mic without testing it first. A close friend had used them quite a bit, and recommended them over other similar mics. It's everything I had hoped sonically, but the most impresive thing to me is the clip! I love the locking wheel, instead of the typical friction style clips. Go Audix, and I hope other manufacturers take a cue from this.

Anonymous
February 1, 2005

add a kick!

This audix d6 mic is great on a kickdrum, but it also adds a exhilaratingly pulsating punch to a floor tom.

Anonymous
February 1, 2005

add a kick!

This audix d6 mic is great on a kickdrum, but it also adds a exhilaratingly pulsating punch to a floor tom.

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Audix D6 Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Great for Vocal Percussion

Excellent Value

A kick in the head

Awesome Mic

Perfection

A Sick Kick!

Effortlessly great sound!

The best kick mic EVER!

Love this mic

Wow!

Sounds good on upright bass

Excellent kick mic

Good Overall Mic

Nice, But not an end all

good if you want a more heavy metal sound

Audix D6

the clip on this thing!!!

add a kick!

add a kick!

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