User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS:
FP QUAD
Application
Features
Transducer Type
Frequency Response
Polar Pattern
Output Impedance
Sensitivity
Maximum SPL
Off-axis rejection
Power Requirements
Housing / Finish
Weight
Kick drum, oor tom,
djembe, cajon
Extended low end for
larger drums, accurate
frequency response,
natural sound
Dynamic
40 Hz - 16 kHz
Hypercardioid
580 ohms
1.2 mV / Pa @ 80Hz
≥140 dB
>23 dB
None
Cast Zinc Alloy /
Black Finish
311 g / 11 ounces
Overheads, high-hat,
cymbals, goodie table
Accurate reproduction of
high frequency instruments,
-10 dB pad bass roll-off lter
Pre-polarized Condenser
40 Hz - 20 kHz
Cardioid
200 ohms
8 mV / Pa @ 1k
≥137 dB
>24 dB
9 - 52v phantom
Cast Zinc Alloy /
Black Finish
91 g / 3.2 ounces
Snare (top or bottom), toms,
hand percussion, guitar cabs,
acoustic instruments
Protective steel mesh grill,
easy to set up and use, clean,
accurate sound
Dynamic
55 Hz - 15 kHz
Hypercardioid
580 ohms
2.2 mV / Pa @ 1k
≥137 dB
>20 dB
None
Cast Zinc Alloy /
Black Finish
283 g / 10 ounces
f5
f6
f9
USER TIPS:
The following are some ideas as to how the microphones in the pack interact with each other.
FP QUAD [1 x f5, 1 x f6, 2 x f9]: This package is ideal for literally any 5 piece kit for stage or recording.
f6 - Kick Drum: To position the f6, a good starting point is a few inches inside the port of the front head with the mic pointing o-
center and not directly at the beater. For more attack, move the mic closer towards the beater head. For more bass, pull the mic
away from the beater head.
f5 - Snare: As a general rule, the f5 is meant to be close miked. A good starting point is 2 inches above the rim with the mic pointing
towards the center of the head. For more “rim” sound, pull the mic back closer to the rim. For more resonance and depth of eld,
pull the mic further away from the head. The trick is to nd the right balance between resonance and attack while still controlling
bleed from the other drums.
f9s - As overheads: The most common positioning concept is to keep the snare as the focal point and move the mics into
various left and right positions equal distance from the snare; 4 feet is a good starting point. For best results, keep the mics in a
vertical position, keeping in mind that you are not necessarily just miking the cymbals but the whole kit. You will nd after some
experimentation that the kick, snare, and overheads will provide most of your sound while the tom mics are used for sweetening.
Note: To pick up more of the high-hat, you can change the balance of the mics by pulling the mic on the hi-hat side of your kit
closer towards the high hat.
For more tips on miking your kit, please refer to the Audix DVD on “How to Mic your Drums” or visit the Audix website to view the
individual chapters.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY:
These microphones are under warranty for a period of 3 years
for condensers and 5 years for dynamics from any and all
manufacturing defects. Should your microphone fail in any
way, please contact the Audix Service department at 503-
682-6933. A Return Authorization number is required before
returning any products.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
The microphones in the FP Series Packs are 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 case provided when not in use. Moisture of any
kind can adversely aect the sound and performance of your microphone.
***All specications subject to change without notice.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
DVICE
Spring loaded rim mount clamp
MC1
Nylon mic clip
DCLIP
Heavy duty mic clip provided with D
series and SCX series
SMT25
Shockmount suspension clip
DFLEX
All purpose percussion clamp
DCLAMP
Tension rod mic clamp
TRIPOD
Tripod mic stand
STAND-KD
Adjustable kick drum mic stand
CBL-20
20’ XLR-XLR mic cable
CBL-DR25
25’ right angle XLR-XLR
mic cable
1.0