Tough Build for Loud Sound
The D2 is a dynamic instrument microphone that captures quality sound in a discreet form factor. Designed, machined, assembled, and tested by Audix in the USA, it pairs a hypercardioid pickup pattern with a Very Low Mass (VLM) Type B capsule for tight isolation and a natural, punchy tone. Sweetwater audio engineers love the D2 for rack toms, floor toms, and other percussion, where the 30dB+ off-axis rejection keeps bleed from other instruments out of its channel. They also laud the D2’s 68Hz–18kHz frequency response and 144dB max SPL, making it equally suitable for miking guitar cabs, sax, and brass. Structurally, the D2’s machined aluminum body, black anodized finish, and steel mesh grill offer steadfast performance night after night, while its transformerless, low-impedance, balanced XLR output stays quiet even on long cable runs. Rugged, versatile, compact, and natural-sounding, the Audix D2 checks all the boxes.
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Audix D2 Features:
- Dynamic mic that’s ideal for close-miking drums, percussion, guitar cabs, and horns in both studio and stage applications
- Hypercardioid pickup pattern with 30dB+ off-axis rejection keeps other instruments from bleeding into its channel
- VLM Type B capsule delivers a natural, punchy mid-bass response
- 68Hz–18kHz frequency response captures the full character of your source
- Handles extreme SPLs of 144dB without distorting
- Machined aluminum body with a black anodized finish and dent-resistant steel mesh grill protects internal components and keeps the mic looking great over long-term use
- Transformerless, low-impedance, balanced XLR output keeps noise out of your signal, even on long cable runs
- Gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector resists corrosion for a lasting, reliable connection
- Compact form factor lets you position it anywhere
- Includes DCLIP mount and P1 pouch, with optional DFLEX, DVICE, and DCLAMP mounts sold separately
- Designed, assembled, and tested in the USA
