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AudixD-2 Drum Microphone

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Audix D-2 Drum Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

One drum microphone at $189, meant for close-miking a kit. For drummers or engineers adding a channel, not a first all-purpose mic.

Audix D-2 Drum Microphone product detail
Product studyAudix D-2 Drum Microphone

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Close-miking a single tom or snare on a kit
  • Adding one channel to an existing drum mic setup
  • Gigging kits that get set up and torn down often

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Anyone needing full kit coverage from one purchase
  • Vocals, acoustic guitar, or general studio work
  • Tight budgets that still need every drum miked

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 01

Drum microphone

Voiced and built for close drum work, not a general-purpose mic you would also put on vocals.

Detail 02

Single microphone, not a pack

Covers one drum. Miking a full kit means buying several, so price it against pack options first.

Detail 03

$189 per channel

Cost scales with every drum you mic, and each one also occupies a preamp channel.

Detail 04

Black body

Stays visually quiet under stage lighting and on camera, which matters at close drum placement.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Needs a mixer or interface channel with a mic preamp.
  2. 02Plan on your own cable and a mount or rim clip.
  3. 03Miking a whole kit takes several mics plus stands.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it come with a cable or clip?

Plan on supplying both. Budget for a mic cable and a mount or rim clip alongside the microphone itself.

02How many do I need for a full kit?

One per drum you want close-miked, plus overheads for cymbals. Most people start with kick and snare and build up from there.

03Can I use it for vocals or guitar amps?

It is built and voiced for drums. If vocals or amps are the main use, buy a mic intended for that instead.

04Is $189 reasonable for one drum mic?

It sits above starter mics and below flagship studio models. If you are miking four or more drums, price out a multi-mic pack first.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black

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