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Audix i5 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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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.

Audix i5 Dynamic Instrument Microphone Features at a Glance:
  • Built tough for road use
  • Perfect for all kinds of instruments and amps
  • Flat cap design perfect for close-miking instruments and cabinets
  • SPL handling: 140dB
  • Type: Dynamic mic
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 50Hz-16kHz
  • Impedence: 150 ohms
  • Sensitivity: @1k 1.5 mV/Pa
  • Mic your live instruments right, with Audix's i5!

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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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Rated 5/5

Great snare mic

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.
Rated 5/5

Audix DP7 drum microphone/ zildjian country cymbal pack and the Audix i5 microphone

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.
Music background: Singer, Songwriter, bassist for the Americana band Grayhouse.
Rated 5/5

57 killer

I've never liked 57's tbh. Buy this instead of that one.
Rated 5/5

A better basic mic

I've got about a dozen dynamic mics in my studio used for everything from guitar/bass cabs, toms, kick, snare, vocals, horns, and various other things. This one packs some serious capability as a great "all-rounder". It sounds thick, realistic with great transient response on everything I've thrown at it. It works VERY well as a vocal mic for both critical recording and live performance. It has a more full and less "honky" response than the "industry standard" in this category. Though I won't reach for this mic on every instance, I was very happy with the tone and it handles female vocals very well, keeping the high mids in typical vocals ranges while adding depth.

Worth every penny.
Rated 5/5

Great microphone. Part of a sensible Bundle

This is a great instrument microphone, and can handle serious SPLs. I bought it as part of a bundle with a K&M stand and ProCo cable. My hat's off to Sweetwater for putting together a realistic package. They could have gone with an el cheapo stand and cable and hit a more competitive price point, but I wanted a serious stand for a heavy(ish) microphone, and a cheap cable would negate the purpose of buying a quality microphone.
Music background: Foolin around for decades

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What Do Our In-house Gear Experts Think?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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