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From: Phildo on 14 May 2010 17:11

"Rupert" <foodsteaks(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Mar 23, 1:08 pm, "JWald" <wl...(a)grics.net> wrote:
> Evidently I blew out the element on my D6 by placing it just insde the
> reso
> head hole. I've sent it in for repair, and while talking to the dude at
> Audix, he mentioned that that is not the best spot; claims all that air
> isn't good on the equipment. It sounded decent out front, and I really
> liked
> it in my IEM's, but he suggests placement deeper in the drum, close to the
> shell with the element aimed at the beater. Basically, keep it out of the
> way of the air blast. My D6 is used on 20, 22, and 24 inch kicks for a
> weekend warrior rock cover band. On occasion, I also use a D112 and a Beta
> 52. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
>
> --
> J Wald
>
> "You can lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think.... "
>
>Hmm. I've been using D6's just inside the head hole for years without
>problems. The D6's I've had that died did so when not in actual use
>but rather being stored or taken out of the mic box, hard to say
>which. Who did you speak to at Audix, was it Cliff? I guess I should
>have a conversation with him. The most common failure mode I've seen
>with the D series Audix mics in general are shifted pole pieces which
>freeze the voice coil, not diaphragm damage. Those usually occur from
>dropping/knocking around or just bad pole piece fastening. I've had a
>couple DOA like that. Do you know the failure mode of your mic? I
>suspect the real problem is a shifted pole piece. It seems unlikely
>that the kick drum "woosh" would cause that, but I suppose the Audix
>fastening method for their pole pieces is on the fragile side. Seems
>like they should remedy that issue.

Mine seemed to go dog-legged. 14db quieter than a d112 and very noisy.

Phildo


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