Detail 01
Hypercardioid pickup pattern
Provides isolation and feedback control.
Product detailSKU #1273887989211
AudixF6 Kick Drum & Bass Frequencies Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact dynamic microphone purpose-built for kick drums and other low-frequency instruments, with extended low-frequency reproduction and hypercardioid isolation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kick drums
- Large toms
- Bass cabinets
- Hard rock and punk styles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking a microphone for an instrument or use not listed in the supplied product information
- Setups that require phantom-powered operation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
40 Hz–16 kHz frequency response
Supports extended low-frequency reproduction.
Detail 03
≥140 dB maximum SPL
Specified to handle very high sound-pressure levels.
Detail 04
Transformerless, low-impedance balanced output
Described as providing transparent, interference-free performance, including with long cable runs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The f6 is designed with low output to compensate for very high-SPL instruments.
- 02It requires no power.
- 03For kick drum placement, Audix recommends starting inside the middle of the drum, slightly off-center and pointed toward the beater.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Audix f6 need phantom power?
No. Its listed power requirement is none.
02What instruments is the f6 designed for?
It is purpose-built for kick drums and other low-frequency instruments, including large toms and bass cabinets.
03How should I position it inside a kick drum?
Start inside the middle of the drum, slightly off-center and pointed toward the beater. Move it closer for more attack and less bass boom; move it farther away for less attack and more bass.
04What connector does it use?
It has a 3-pin gold-plated male XLR connector.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Black coat
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51273887989211
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