Audix f 6

F6

Affordable dynamic bass and kick drum instrument microphone

The Fusion Series microphones represent affordable excellence.

The f6 dynamic instrument microphone is designed for instruments requiring bass reproduction in live and studio applications. The f6’s hypercardioid pick-up pattern helps to minimize feedback and isolate the instrument from ambient sounds on stage.

The f6 instrument microphone has low impedance and balanced output providing interference-free performance.

Designed, assembled, and tested by Audix in the USA.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The f6 is a low impedance microphone and should be plugged into a ‘mic level’ of your console, mixer, or recording device. Please note that your microphone does not require phantom power and will not be affected in any way by phantom power should it be running simultaneously while the microphone is in operation. Avoid plugging or unplugging the microphone from the PA system unless the channel is muted or the volume of the system turned down. Failure to do so may result in a loud ‘popping’ noise which could seriously damage the speakers in the PA system.

The f6 is manufactured to exacting specs with roadworthy construction. However, the capsule is highly sensitive and should be handled with care. Avoid extreme temperatures and be sure to store your microphone in the pouch provided when not in use. Moisture of any kind can adversely effect the sound and performance of your microphone.

USER TIPS

The f6 is designed with low output in order to compensate for instruments having very high sound pressure levels.

Kick drums: For kick drums, as a general rule, start with the mic positioned centered inside the middle of the drum pointed towards the beater. For more attack, and less bass boom, move the mic closer to the beater. For less attack and more bass, move the mic further away from the beater. For kick drums without hole in front head, place the f6 a few inches from the head for a large dynamic sound.

Toms: For toms, position the mic 2 inches from the head and point towards the center of the drum.

Bass cabinets: For bass cabinets, position the mic 90 degrees to the grill cloth and 1-2 inches inside the edge of the speaker.

Further miking techniques may be found at www.audixusa.com.