i saw this set of 6 AUDIX mic's for drum's for 299 i was wondering if it's a good buy,it has 3- F10 mics,1- F12 and 2 over head mics i dunt no the model # do you think it's a good deal or should i buy mics seprately
xdankennyx, I haven't ready use any of the Audix mic's enought to comment on them... however, I have heard the Audix D6 live through the new JBL system and IMO it sounded good.
They make a pretty good (some would say really good) kick drum mic in the D6 and I've heard others say some good things about their other D series mics...but their Fusion (f-series) aren't as well regarded. Seems to be a case of you get what you pay for, and Audix drum packs cover the gamut, from 200 to 2000...
I haven't used the Audix models you mentioned, but I've used their 02 handheld dynamic quite a bit and it's one of my favorite mics for live female voices... it's extremely clean-sounding, with an extended upper end and somewhat beefy-sounding mid/low-mid. Most of the female vocalists I've worked with said they "graduated" from a Shure SM-58 to an Audix 02 because "they sound much cleaner and smoother" with the 02 on their voices... FWIW... YMMV
Audix makes really good drum mics, BUT, the kit that you saw is probably the same one I looked at. Its their cheapier mic set. A d6 (which is not included in the 299 set) is wonderful for the kick. You will probably have to make your own "set" of mics one at a time for the best results. Dont look at the big package and think that you can settle over quality. I know, Ive been there!
IMO Audix are usable. I have D2's which are good for toms, horns,
and hand percussion. The TR40 (omni) allthough a measurement mic is good for room and other duties. Ask Harvey..