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microphones 2008UDIX+ + + + AUDIX+ + + + AUDIX+ + + + AUDIX+ + + + AUDIX+ + + + AUDIAudix Drum And Percussion Microphones– Leading The PackAudix, with the introduction of the D-seriesdynamics in 1993, created a new categoryof microphones specific to drums andpercussion. Shortly after, Audix furtherexpanded this concept to include prepackagedsets of microphones in variousconfigurations, creating yet anothercategory for “drum mic kits” which is nowpopularised by many other brands followingsuit.With the more recent introduction ofthe D6 and the i-5, Audix configured theDP5, the DP7, and the DP-Elite, all of whichfeature the best of the best, and providehigh performance and excellent value. Infact, the DP7 was bestowed the prestigiousMIPA international award of “Best DrumMicrophones” of 2007, an award voted on by107 magazines representing 25 countries.The DP7, as the name implies, consistsof seven microphones and is perfect formiking a five piece kit for both live andstudio applications. At the heart of themic system is the popular D6 dynamicmicrophone for kick drum, characterisedwith full, robust sound with clarity andattack. For snare drum, it’s the i-5, aperfect complement to the D6. The i-5not only provides clear and natural soundreproduction, it is extremely durableand capable ofwithstanding theoccasional andunavoidable “stickhit” during thecourse of a gig. Forrack toms, thereare two D2 dynamicmicrophones.The D2 is simplydescribed as the“king of toms” withan ability to captureall the subtleties andovertones of 8–12”toms.For floor tom,there is the D4,unrivalled in itsability to recreate theextended responseof a low frequency drum with extremeaccuracy and detail. For overheads thereare two ADX51 “pencil-style” cardioidcondenser microphones with pad androll-off. The ADX51 captures the cymbalsand ambient sound of the full kit, withoutpicking up too much “bleed” from theother instruments on stage. Additionallythere are four D-Vice spring-tensionedrim mounting clips which eliminate theneed for mic stands for snare and toms.The entire miking kit is packaged in. TheDP7 carries a suggested list price of $1747and is packaged in a convenient aluminiumcarrying case.A cost-effective variation of the DP7 isthe DP5-A which includes everything exceptthe ADX51 overhead condensers. Thispackage of mics is valued at $1,149 MSRP.And for those artists and engineerslooking for the ultimate miking solutionwithout compromise there is the DP-Elite8.This package is configured with the samebasic five microphones found in the DP5Awith the addition of two SCX1-C cardioidcondenser microphones for overheads andan SCX1-HC hypercardioid for high hat. TheDP-Elite8 is priced at an MSRP of $2,569.CONTACT DETAILSAudix CorporationPO Box 4010, Wilsonville, OR 97070, USAt 503 682 6933f 503 682 7114w www.audixusa.come info@audixusa.comTHE INTERNATIONAL MICROPHONE BUYER’S GUIDE 11