Detail 01
Hypercardioid pattern
Narrower pickup than cardioid. Rejects sound from the sides better, so hi-hat and neighboring drums stay out.
Product detailSKU #1273887989268
Audixf2 Drum Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dynamic hypercardioid mic built for close-miking drums. For anyone micing a kit or amp in a loud room and needing tight source separation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking rack and floor toms in a live kit
- Snare top where hi-hat bleed is a problem
- Guitar cabs and other loud sources on stage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting overheads, cymbals, or full-kit ambience
- Vocals or acoustic instruments needing air above 15kHz
- Studios needing one mic to cover many roles
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
Dynamic
No phantom power needed, and it takes high volume without distress. Less detailed than a condenser.
Detail 03
52Hz-15kHz response
Rolls off below 52Hz and above 15kHz. Fine for toms and snare; not for kick sub-bass or cymbal shimmer.
Detail 04
2mV/Pa sensitivity
Fairly low output. Your preamp will need more gain than it would for a condenser.
Detail 05
580 Ohms impedance
Works with any standard mic preamp input. No matching transformer or special interface needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs an XLR cable and a mic stand or drum rim mount
- 02Hypercardioid nulls are at the sides, not directly behind — aim carefully
- 03One mic covers one drum; a kit needs several
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the f2 need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic, so it works off any standard XLR preamp input without phantom power.
02Can I use it on kick drum?
Its response starts at 52Hz, so the lowest kick weight won't be captured. It suits toms and snare better.
03Does it come with a clip or mount?
Plan on sourcing a rim mount or stand and an XLR cable separately.
04Will it work on a guitar amp?
Yes. It's a dynamic mic that handles loud sources, and the tight pattern helps on a crowded stage.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 52Hz-15kHz
- Sensitivity
- 2mv/Pa@1k
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic
1 detailsOther
- Impedence
- 580 Ohms
