Audix - D2

Audix D2: The Dynamic Choice for Drums and High Character Instruments
The Audix D2 is a professional dynamic microphone that has earned a solid reputation among recording engineers and musicians for its exceptional ability to capture the character and impact of percussive instruments. Compact, rugged and powerful, it is a mainstay in drum microphone kits and equally effective for a variety of other sound sources.

Design and Sound Performance :
- Type and Pattern: The D2 is a dynamic microphone with a hypercardioid pattern. This provides excellent rejection of off-axis sound, minimising bleed from other instruments on stage or in the studio. This provides better isolation from the main sound source, making mixing much easier.
- VLM™ capsule: at the heart of the D2 is Audix's patented VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm technology. This design ensures natural, accurate sound reproduction with exceptional transient response, capturing every nuance of the instrument with punch and clarity.
- Optimised Frequency Response: The D2 offers a frequency response of 68 Hz to 18 kHz, specifically adapted to accentuate the mid-bass frequencies. This response curve gives the toms (rack toms and floor toms) a warm presence and rich body, while capturing the rapid attack of the skins.
- High Sound Pressure Level (SPL) handling: Capable of handling sound pressure levels in excess of 144dB without distortion, the D2 is perfectly suited to very powerful sound sources, guaranteeing signal integrity even in the most extreme situations.

Robust construction and ease of use:
- Compact and Lightweight Design: Its small size and light weight (around 128 grams) make it easy to place in tight spaces, such as between the cymbals on a drum kit.
- Durability: Built with a precision-machined aluminium body and impact-resistant steel grille, the D2 is designed to withstand the rigours of touring and intensive studio use.
- Transformerless design: Its transformerless design, low impedance and balanced output ensure interference-free performance, even with long cables.

Ideal applications:
- Drum Toms: This is the main application for which the D2 excels, offering a full, punchy and articulate sound.
- Congas and Percussion: It captures the warmth and dynamics of congas, bongos and other hand percussion.
- Saxophones and Brass: Its warm response and ability to handle high levels make it an excellent choice for wind instruments.
- Guitar cabinets: It can also be used to capture the sound of guitar amps, bringing presence to mid-range frequencies.

The Audix D2 is an essential microphone for professionals looking to capture a powerful, clear and well isolated sound from their instruments, with rock-solid reliability.