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dynamic instrument microphones premium vocal microphones condenser microphones the Micros series CALL: 503-682-6933 • FAX: 503-682-7114 • www.audixusacom Specifications subject to change without notice. Audix Corporation PO Box 4010, Wilsonville, OR 97070 . In Canada, Cabletek Electronics LTD, 604-942-1001 fax 604-942-1010 ®Audix Corporation 2003. All rights reserved. Audix and the Audix logo are trademarks of Audix Corporation. Summer, 2003 Alanis Morissette Willie Nelson Kittie New Found Glory The Donnas American Hi-Fi Lucinda Williams Blink182 Ani Difranco Jimmy Eat World Bonnie Raitt Graham Nash Crosby Stills & Nash Clear, natural, rugged and feedback resistant OM-2 High performance at a breakthrough price “If you want to get the ultimate vocal blend Now established as one of the most popular vocal micro- phones in the industry, the OM-2 is an all purpose micro- on stage, you can't beat the OM-6” phone that sounds great on just about everything. The OM-2 incorporates many of the performance characteristics —Rance Caldwell, Monitors for Crosby, Stills, and Nash that have become hallmarks of all Audix microphones; a rich, natural vocal sound with exceptional clarity and detail; superior off-axis rejection; and the ability to perform at high levels without feedback or distortion. OM-6 PERFORMANCE IS EVERYTHING Designed with a bit of added warmth in the lower mid- bass and a slight presence boost in the mid-range, the Full, rich sound. Intensely accurate OM-2 sounds exceptionally good on a small to mid-size PA The OM-6 has also met with critical acclaim in the world of Audix has lived by this motto since its humble without having to add EQ. pro sound. Many engineers and artists consider the OM-6 to beginnings in 1984! be the very best dynamic microphone ever produced. Unlike the OM-5 which has a natural attenuation of bass The passion that goes into designing and building frequencies (below 100 Hz), the OM-6 is a very full range Audix vocal microphones is evident to those per- “For versatility and superior microphone capable of reproducing tones 40 Hz. sound in a lower priced dynamic Characterized as being extremely pure and accurate, the microphone, the Audix OM2 is formers and engineers looking to push the limits of OM-6 has a more “studio-like” sound and appeals to our pick of the litter!” their performance. Electronic Musician vocalists who want minimal coloration. To this end, Audix continues to set standards of excellence, OM-3 to raise the bar, and to become the choice of today's hottest Excellent all purpose vocal microphone OM-7 When compared to the OM-2, the OM-3 has slightly less bass performers. proximity and will provide higher gain before feedback in the No competition when it comes to gain before feedback! monitors, particular on a medium to large size PA system. Having become a standard in the touring rock concert From country to jazz, pop to alternative, gospel to hip-hop, First produced in 1989, the OM-3 quickly gained a very high level of scene, the OM-7 is considered to provide the highest gain acceptance with audio professionals who found that this mic before feedback of any microphone on the market, Audix microphones are built for a lifetime of performance. seriously out-performed other popular microphones in many areas, especially in the monitor system. The unconventional low including gain before feedback and off-axis rejection. Sound output gain stage of the OM-7 acts as a natural pad, Our formula is simple: companies and high profile vocalists continue to choose the OM-3 allowing for incredible sound pressure levels to be because of its overall natural sound quality and consistency. achieved during live performances, without sacrificing • Clear, accurate, natural sound reproduction tonal quality. • Exceptional levels of gain before feedback VX-10 • High sound pressure levels without distortion “The OM-5 is just like Bonnie–classy, • Reliability, consistency, and durability consistent and rock solid every time” OM-11 The VX-10 microphone provides studio quality sound on stage. The Right Mic for the Right Job —Paul Middleton, FOH Bonnie Raitt Classic Rock ‘n Roll. The VX-10 is ideally suited for The OM-11 is a re-issue of the original flagship of the OM series, the OM1, which was first produced in 1985. The OM-11 lead vocals, especially in conjunc- Whether you’re on a world tour, playing a small club, or tion with in-ear monitors. A true OM-5 is machined from solid brass with a unique two-stage design condenser microphone requiring recording your next demo, Audix makes the right mic for you. and when it comes to handling noise, the OM-11 is excep- tionally quiet. 48-52 volts of phantom power, Now, you can choose a microphone based on the type of music High output, supreme vocal presence the VX10 provides a uniform car- The OM-5 received critical acclaim when it was first introduced in dioid pick-up pattern throughout you play, vocal style, size of the group, stage volume, and 1995 and was recognized in the industry as a truly remarkable Excellent for lead vocals. Full bodied vocal sound with it's entire frequency range of type of PA equipment. Audix microphones will give you the performance vocal microphone. It appeared in many high level punchy mid-range presence. 40Hz-20kHz. concert performances (Alanis Morissette, Foo Fighters, Bonnie Raitt, freedom to optimize your performance each and every time. George Strait), it continues to be a standard on many TV shows and While the VX-10 is designed to music videos. provide a pristine vocal sound The OM-5 is attenuated in the lower mid-bass with a slight presence with unrivaled transparency, it peak in the upper mid-range. It sounds excellent on full range PA “The OM-series mics offer an unmatched will still handle high sound pres- “Finally, a live vocal mic that is smooth, spectrum wide! systems and is generally characterized as being natural, articulate, sure levels and offer excellent and able to cut through the stage mix. An exceptionally tight combination of feedback stability and sound quality” rejection of ambient stage noise. The VX-10 is now ahead of the pack.” pattern mic, the OM-5 allows for very high level monitor gain without feedback. The OM-5 is also successful at reducing the sound —Dave Rat, Rat Sound —Paul Mitchell, of guitar and drums coming through the vocal mix, a real plus for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Bad Religion, New FOH Jonatha Brooke, Joe Sample, The Crusaders both the performer and engineer. Found Glory, Jimmy Eat World www.audixusacom Johnny Rabb Extremely accurate, precision machined, lightweight, able to handle very high sound pressure levels without distorting. Airto THE EVOLUTION CONTINUES With the success and acceptance of the D-series microphones, and with the “If you want a painless way to get an absolutely D-1 newly added D6 kick drum mic, Audix continues to be the recognized leader in rocking professional sound with a ton of serious percussion and instrument microphones. The D-Series are compact and light- beef on the bottom and that Lars-type “click” on Snare, Bongos, Hi-hat, Cowbell top, then this is the stuff.” The D1 is characterized with natural articulation and Luis Conte weight, yet feature full size diaphragms. Mark Parsons, D6 review attack in the upper mid-range and will complement By employing an exclusive Sub-Impulse Modern Drummer Magazine, Apr. ‘03 instruments requiring crisp, clean reproduction. The D1 Technology, the D-Series microphones requires little or no EQ and provides great results when will pick up transients and nuances which substantially contribute to the accuracy and close miking techniques are employed. richness of the sound. The low mass of the diaphragm, coupled with a sensitive inter- nal air suspension, allows the outer wall of the diaphragm to react to sound waves, Wuv harmonics, and sub-harmonics more quickly than other microphones. The result is a D-2 “Buck Dharma and I P.O.D. more precise sampling of the original sound. A tight hypercardioid pickup pattern consider the Audix D3 to allows clear definition of sound without the feedback problem commonly associated Rack toms, congas, floor toms, guitar cabs, saxophone with placing multiple mics in close proximity. Considered to be “the ultimate tom mic,” the D2 is be the new standard designed to capture the warmth and punch of instruments with upper mid bass. The D2 is the perfect combination of microphone for miking attack and decay and can be successfully used with very The Audix D6: “Awesome, right out of the box” David Garibaldi little or no gating. guitar amps–Both on Tower of Power —Don “Turk” Schell, Front of House, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams stage and in the studio.” —Steve “Woody” LaCerra, D-6 D-3 Front of House, Blue Öyster Cult Kick drum The latest addition to the D-series, the D-6 will not Guitar cabs, Timbales, Trumpet, Piccolo snare, Leslie top disappoint anyone looking for a huge, clean, undistorted The D3 employs a unique low output gain stage which Jen Lowe Acres kick drum sound. The D6 offers a combination of ground- acts as a natural pad in order to compensate for shaking lows along with clarity and attack. instruments that would normally overload most mics. “The D4 has been a Stylishly machined by Audix from a solid bar of aircraft Characterized with a very flat and accurate frequency aluminum, the D6 has a frequency response of 30 Hz - 15 response, the D3 is perfect for extremely high SPL staple in our shows for kHz and a cardioid pick-up pattern.