Audix

Capture the depth and imaging of a full drum kit with the Audix FP QUAD drum mic pack. This mic collection includes all that you need to get the most out of your drums: the F6 dynamic microphone for kick drum, the F5 dynamic microphone for snare drum, and two F9 condensers microphones for overhead applications.  

Audix introduced the TM1 Plus, a complete kit including a TM1 microphone, accessories, and a microphone calibration data on CD. You can put the kit to work in a variety of applications, including test and measurement, room analysis software programs, real-time analyzers, and ambient room miking.  

Getting the best take from hand percussion instruments is a breeze if you have an Audix Micro-HP mini drum mic. The new Micro-HP mounts directly to drums, eliminating the need for a bulky mic stand; has a flexible gooseneck for quick placement; and features a cardioid polar pattern to capture the attack of the head as well as the tonality and transients of the instrument overall.  

Audix made its MicroBoom available in a new 24-inch length. The carbon fiber MicroBoom 24 boom arm is ideal for portable and distance miking of vocals, choirs, orchestra ensembles, and more. This MicroBoom was designed specifically for the Micros Series of miniature integrated condenser microphones.  

We're not big fans of Black Friday 'round these parts. Too violent and crowded. That's why Owen prefers to celebrate Black Friday in his own way, i.e. not on Friday, chilling at home in front of his many books*, and auditioning the Audix CX-112 Cardioid Condenser Mic. It's Black Wednesday, y'all!

What is this, school picture day?  

If you need to test the acoustics of your control room or home studio, check out the new Audix TM1. This 6 mm pre-polarized condenser microphone features an omnidirectional polar pattern, a flat frequency range of 20 Hz to 25 kHz, and more.  

Use the Audix FP5 Fusion Drum Pack to mike your five-piece drum kit. The pack includes a complete set of Audix dynamic microphones: the F5 for snare, three F2s for rack / floor toms and congas, and the F6 for kick drum.  

The Audix MicroBoom 50 and 84 have been introduced as the latest additions to the series of mounting solutions for the Audix Micro Microphones. Their simple and flexible usage just caters to your choir or stage mic'ing requirements.  

Conrad St. Clair talks of his love for the Audix SCX1 condenser mic. In addition to his Kicksville gig St. Clair is a sound engineer, ergo he knows of what he speaks.  

Originally, camouflage was invented to make the user harder to see. The new Audix Camo Mics were designed for the exact opposite purpose.  

More fun financial news: the Dow opened down this morning by over 100 points. Even better audio news: the newest Audix Micro condenser provides +12db of gain over their previous ceiling models. Audio engineer confidence has never been higher.  

It may not be as ground-breaking as when USB-mics were first introduced a few years ago, but with a name like Audix emblazoned upon, the new USB12 is still certainly a mic that's worth checking out, and that's exactly what GW did.  

The Audix i5 is dynamic mic designed to handle all the applications that an SM57 would. Tristan James of Proletariat Productions has one -- and demos it for us -- but isn't necessarily sold on it.  

As the "Big Brother" of the Audix "D" Series, the Audix D6 handles the low-end duty. Tristan James and Celine Zaphiratos of Proletariat Productions dredge the tonal depths of the audio spectrum with this large diaphragm dynamic mic.  

Back at Proletariat Productions, the Audix D2 provides a subtly different sound from the Audix D1, and Tristan James and Celine Zaphiratos are on hand to help us delineate these two dynamics.  

Tristan James and Celine Zaphiratos of Proletariat Productions show us the Audix D1 dynamic microphone. Any independent studio can tell you that in order to compete, you've got to have the best equipment for your buck, and this microphone, my friends, is it.  

With the Audix USB12 gooseneck microphone, you can plug right into your computer via USB and start talking trash to your opponents in Halo Online. Why kill with plasma guns when you can kill them on the inside with witty barbs?  

Will this madness ever cease? Can't we do something about the prevalence of mic-on-mic violence in this country? Yes we can. We can film it, and you can watch it. And you can tell everyone you know.  

Owen O'Malley is back as ringleader in the continuing Audix-Shure throwdown. This episode pits an OM2 against the venerable SM58 for the title of mid-priced dynamic vocal mic champ.  

Audix is proud to present their new M1255 condenser microphone as part of their Micros series. This bite-sized microphone works in a wide range of applications.  

In one corner, hailing from Oregon in the United States and weighing in at 6.5 ounces, AUDIX i5!

In the other corner, from Illinois, USA, weighing in at 10 ounces, Shure SM57!

 

Matt Mercado has been engineering drums for recording for 15 years now, and the technique he's developed is a blend of the traditional and the unorthodox. For example, have you ever heard of someone using an SM58 on a floor tom? If it works, it ain't wrong.  

The Audix USB Podcasting Microphone provides an instant, easy way to get audio into your computer. Finally, I can taunt other World of Warcraft PCs with my killer slams. The equation is simple. Buy an Audix USB Podcasting Microphone and get more virtual high fives.  

Is Audix dead on in predicting that your bassist bumbles around stage like an idiot, knocking things over left and right? If so, you should check out this video on the CabGrabber, fire your bassist, or do both simultaneously.  

While it may sound like the kind of guy who'd hang out outside of a venue during load-out so he can walk off with some poor working musician's hard-earned gear [I'll find you, buddy], the Audix CabGrabber is instead a welcome addition to any soundman's hardware lineup.  

Audix had some very tiny microphones on display at AES - the Micro Series consisting of the M1250 and the M1280. These bite-sized microphones are great for numerous musical and spoken applications, and pack quite a punch...  

The Audix Micros series has just gotten a tiny bit larger with the addition of the M1250 and M1280. These Micros series microphones are ideal for overhead miking applications for both studio and live performance functions...  

When musicians start putting serious thought into mic selection and placement, there are a number of questions to ask. How loud is your band? Are you a crooner or a screamer? How do you pick the mic setup best for your...  

Audix co-founder Clifford Castle shows off the Audix VX5. This hard-wired condenser mic is built for live sound reinforcement applications, featuring a patented "roll-off" feature that gives the mic an SPL rating in the 140db...  

Summer NAMM 2006: Audix shows Gearwire the Fireball-V, an improved version of the old Fireball harmonica microphone that features a volume control strategically placed for easy manipulation while playing. The microphone boasts...