Audix D4
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Essential Information About the Audix D4 Dynamic Microphone
- Designed for low frequencies: frequency response from 40 Hz to 18 kHz, ideal for floor tom, cajon, djembe, brass instruments, and bass drum.
- Very high sound level tolerance: handles SPLs above 144 dB without flinching, even very close to drumheads and powerful sources.
- Isolation and feedback control: hypercardioid polar pattern to better reject off-axis sounds and secure the capture on stage.
- Compact and practical: lightweight and easy-to-place format, supplied with a clip and protective pouch.
An Instrument Microphone Designed for Stage, Studio, and Broadcast
The Audix D4 follows the "dedicated instrument" approach: a compact dynamic microphone designed to capture sources rich in low-frequency energy while maintaining a clear attack and usable presence in the mix. Its goal is clear: to provide an efficient sound capture, quick to set up, and precise enough to transition from a live stage to a studio session or broadcast applications without changing the adjustment philosophy.
In practice, this translates into a "useful" oriented signature: firm lows, good definition, and a hypercardioid pattern that facilitates work when several instruments coexist just a few centimeters apart. This is exactly the type of microphone appreciated when you need to save time during setup while securing the console result.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
The Audix D4 dynamic microphone is aimed at drummers, percussionists, sound engineers, and home studio users looking for a microphone for floor tom and instruments with low-mid/low frequencies that offer excellent handling of high volume levels. On a drum kit, it naturally fits on toms (especially floor tom) and can also be considered for certain bass drum configurations depending on the desired sound and placement.
Regarding acoustic and wind instruments, the D4 is relevant whenever capturing body without losing control is required: cajon, djembe, acoustic bass, as well as saxophone and trombone. Its ability to handle high SPLs allows close placement to the source for better isolation while maintaining usable dynamics and good resistance to stage conditions.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 40 Hz - 18 kHz | Capsule | dynamic |
| Category | instrument microphone | Color | Black |
| Directivity | hypercardioid | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Audix D4 suitable for a floor tom?
Its frequency response from 40 Hz to 18 kHz and maximum SPL of 144 dB make it especially suited for floor toms. The VLM Type D dynamic capsule preserves a clear attack even on heavy hits.
What isolation does the hypercardioid pattern provide on drums?
The hypercardioid pattern reduces spill from cymbals, monitors, and nearby instruments. A rejection of over 20 dB makes it easier to capture sound on a tightly arranged drum kit.
Can it be used on a cajon or a djembe?
This model is suitable for cajon and djembe, where capturing the body in the low mids and bass frequencies is desired. Its maximum SPL of 144 dB allows close placement on powerful percussion instruments.
What is the sensitivity of the Audix D4 microphone?
The sensitivity is 1.4 mV/Pa at 1 kHz, with an impedance of 280 ohms.
What accessories are included with this microphone?
A mounting clip and a protective pouch are included. Measuring 39 x 100 mm and weighing 128 g, its compact size facilitates installation in multi-mic setups.
