Designed with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control, the i5 all-purpose dynamic instrument microphone is equipped with a VLM™ diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction. The i5 is used for stage, studio, and broadcast applications and is able to handle SPLs in excess of 140 dB without distortion.
The i5 cardioid microphone can be used to microphone a wide variety of musical instruments, guitars, and bass cabinets as well as vocals and speech. The i5 instrument microphone is sturdy, compact, and easy to position. With a wide frequency response of 50 Hz – 16 kHz, the i5 provides clear sound reproduction without having to rely on EQ.
Designed, assembled, and tested by Audix in the USA.

Features

• Versatile professional instrument mic for live sound/studio
• Clear, accurate sound with wide frequency response
• Dynamic VLM Capsule
• Designed, assembled & tested in the USA
• 5 year warranty

Specifications

• Transducer Type Dynamic 
  
• Frequency Response 50 Hz - 16 kHz
  
• Polar Pattern Cardioid 
  
• Output Impedance 280 ohms
  
• Sensitivity 1.6 mV / Pa @ 1k
  
• Capsule Technology VLM Type B
  
• Off-Axis Rejection >23 dB
  
• Maximum SPL ≥140 dB 
  
• Power Requirements None
  
• Connector 3-pin XLRm
  
• Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm 
  produces positive voltage on 
  pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output 
  XLR connector
  
• Materials / Finish Zinc Alloy / Black Finish
  
• Weight 248 g / 8.7 oz
  
• Length 141 mm / 5.6 in