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Live Sound > Microphones > Dynamic Microphones > Audix i5 Audix i5 Dynamic Instrument Microphone »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: i5   Retail Price: $179.00 SAVE $79.03 (44%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $99.97 Add the i5 to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $10/ mo. Customers also looked at...   Audix D6 Cardioid Drum Mic Black $199.97     Audix D-4 Hypercardioid Mic - Xtnd Low $169.97     Audix D-1 Hypercardioid Mic - Natural $169.97   » View all Audix » View all Dynamic Microphones

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Audix Innovation - Sleek Styling! Audix introduces the I-5, a general purpose, cost effective instrument microphone. The I-5 is a dynamic microphone that you can use for any instrument mic'ing application on stage and in the studio. With its sleek styling and unique probe cap design, the I-5 features a durable cast zinc alloy body and black E-coat finish. The I-5's cardioid polar pattern allows it to focus on the specific instrument that is being mic'ed 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 I-5 can be used for a wide variety of applications and for all genres of music. 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. Operation and Maintenance: Although the i-5 is designed and built to handle the rigors of live performances and touring, it should still be handled with care. Avoid extreme moisture and extreme temperatures whenever possible and store the microphone in the provided carrying pouch whenever it is not in use. Phantom power: The i-5 is a dynamic microphone and does not require phantom power; be assured that phantom power will not adversely affect the performance of the i-5 in any way. Recording: The i-5, 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: Snare: Getting a great snare sound is not a problem with the i-5. Single-mic snare technique: The i-5 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. Two-mic snare technique: An additional i-5 or a condenser mic, like the SCX1-C or ADX-51, can be placed beneath the drum, aimed at the snares. The two mics can be blended together to present a very full, accurate picture of the snare. The two mics should be switched out-of-phase from one another, or certain frequencies will cancel each other out, and the sound will appear too thin. Toms, congas: Similar to the snare, start by placing the mic 2" above the head and pointing towards the center of the drum. Guitar cabs: The i-5 can be placed on axis directly in front of the cabinet, practically touching the grill cloth. Do not aim the mic directly at the center of the cone. For best results, place the mic between the center of the cone and the edge of the speaker. Saxophone, trumpet , and brass instruments: Typically, the mic should be aimed right into the bell of the instrument. The mic can be anywhere from zero to 6 inches away depending on how many other instruments are on stage, and how loud the music is. Vocals: The i-5 will also provide great sounding, powerful vocals. Working range is anywhere from 2-6 inches, depending on the instruments on stage, the volume of the music, and the type of stage monitors. Sing directly on axis into the microphone. Mic placement: In general, allow a minimum distance of 2-3 feet between microphones to avoid phase problems. Customer Reviews  Hello Snare!   by Jason Miller from Minneapolis, MN, September 28, 2007 Music Background:  Engineer, Mixer “We all know how to get a great snare recording...stick a 57 on it and add a little 100Hz. Not anymore! The i5 is like a 57 with some booty! I just tried it on a snare in my last session and my suspicions were confirmed -it sounded incredible. My 57 has been demoted to the bottom of the snare (where it really shines). Do yourself a favor and buy one of these little guys...you will not regret...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "Great attack when used on snare - it really captures the "pop" of pop music snare sounds. It's also very durable - a plus when using on drums particularly." David Stewart   "When tracking electric guitar in the past I always found myself sticking to the industry standard cardioid dynamic mic for that type of work. However, I recently came across the i5 and found that it does everything that other cardioid dynamic does really well, but the i5 does it much better with the right frequency response from the start! I've found my new guitar amp mic and I have a great suspicion that it will be my new snare drum mic, too." Jeffrey Green   "This is a great sounding, very durable mic that can very well become a new standard "go to" mic for both live and studio use. From guitar amps to drums to even vocals, It's the new must have mic for your collection. " Jeff Rodgers More Dynamic Microphones from Audix: · Audix D6 · Audix DP5-A · Audix OM-6 · Audix D-4 · Audix OM-5 · Audix D2 · Audix DP4A · Audix OM-2 · Audix OM7 · Audix D-1 View All Products from Audix  Tell a Friend About the i5!  Print This Page See Also:  Dynamic Mics

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