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Audix i5 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Name: Audix i5 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Brand: Audix
Rating: 4.5 (48 reviews)

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Your Go-to Mic for Live Instruments!

When it comes to live miking, your instruments deserve the same attention to detail that your vocals get. Audix made thier amazing i5 dynamic microphone to make everything from drums to guitar amps to horns sound fantastic. Oh, and the i5 actually sounds great on vocals too! The flat cap design and rugged body make this mic a natural for miking instruments onstage, and its ability to handle very high SPLs makes the i5 perfect for all kinds of instruments and amps. You'll also love how it sounds in the studio! The i5 comes complete with a heavy-duty mic clip and a carrying pouch.

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Tech Specs

Microphone Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 50Hz-16kHz
Output Impedance: 150 ohms
Color: Black
Connector: XLR
Weight: 0.4 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: I5

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Great sounding mic that handles SPL very well.

I have used Audix I5 as well as the Audix drum mic's for 10 years in different environments & settings and truly they never disappoint. This mic was to see if a bottom snare would help our sound engineer & it really gave an edge on balancing the snare pop.

At $ with a nice top end to help you cut through, along with great bleed control and a good low mid punch there's no way you can go wrong. I also find this to be less papery sounding than the 57.But the cherry on top compared to a 57 is the build quality. I've had drummers break 3 57s already due to them smacking it by accident. but the build of this capsule is just as tough as the handle itself. So if you've broken any snare top mics in the past, or if you're constantly on the road, this is the mic for you.

Ive been using this mic on a variety of snare drums. I prefer this to the sm 57/58, more presence and a bit fuller.

Recently purchased the DP7 drum microphone pack and the Zildjian k country cymbal pack, what a great move, I asked my Sweetwater salesperson Jonathan for some advice on both items and guys he was rite, loved my purchase. I thought I would try the i5 on vocals and it hit a really sweet spot, very easy to EQ so I called Jonathan back and purchased 4 more I5 mics, we truly love em,but best yet is Sweetwater as a company, the salespeople, the service, the packaging and all the Way to my little bag of candy, folks if you can wait 2 or 3 days to get your order, nobody can do a better job than Sweetwater, I trust them completely and my salesperson Jonathan,they sell the real deal. And Audix is a true Value.

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Ikes Taylor

The Audix i5 can handle high SPL, has quick response, good range, and strong off-axis rejection. Definitely my go-to instrument mic on stage. Ideal for guitar cabs and snare, I've also used it on acoustic guitar and mandolin with good results.

Jeffrey Green

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.

David Stewart

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.

Getting the most for the money isn't just a big deal for our customers, it's also what the artists and engineers at Sweetwater look for when we're shopping for our own gear. That's why we're such fans of Audix microphones. Early on, we discovered must-have Audix mics such as the handheld OM2, the tight and punchy D6 kick mic, and the super-versatile i5. You'll also find Audix specialty hardware like CabGrabbers and D-Vice mic holders in our studios and live rigs. Their drum mic bundles offer amazing value, while our house of worship customers love their MicroBoom line for miking choirs. No matter the application, Sweetwater is happy to recommend the right Audix gear for your needs.

See also: Dynamic Mics, Audix, Audix Dynamic Microphones