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Audix OM5

is a truly remarkable performance vocal microphone, has a super high-output mic with natural, undistorted sound. Audix OM5 does not sacrifice sonic quality or feedback rejection to achieve its high levels of gain. Audix OM5 is a Dynamic hypercardioid and features high output with gentle presence rise and smooth proximity response. VLM (very low mass) capsule design of Audix OM5 offers unmatched noise & feedback rejection. Audix OM5 has exceptional 48Hz-19kHz frequency response, 144db SPL handling, durable zinc alloy construction, electronically cut blast filter with black E-coat finish. Comes with carry pouch and nylon mic clip.

Audix OM5 is naturally attenuated at 120 Hz to reduce boominess and handling noise. The mid-range is tailored for clarity and presence making it easier for the vocals to be heard both in the mains and monitors. By employing Audix's VLM (very low mass) capsule technology, the OM5 has exceptional transient response. An extremely tight and uniformly controlled hypercardioid pattern of Audix OM5 helps to isolate the vocals from the rest of the instruments on stage. Audix OM5 is comfortable to hold, durable, and manufactured with extremely tight tolerances. The result is an unparalleled consistency in sound and performance at a very affordable price.

Item Includes

Audix OM5 - Dynamic Mic
MS7700B Euro-Style Microphone Stand
Carrying Pouch
Unbreakable Nylon Mike Clip

Features

High output with gentle presence rise and smooth proximity response

VLM equipped offers unmatched noise & feedback rejection

Exceptional frequency response

Audix OM5 has durable zinc alloy construction, electronically cut blast filter with black E-coat finish

Clear and accurate vocal reproduction

Handles high SPL without distortion

Low handling noise

Audix OM5 provides exceptional gain before feedback

Provides maximum vocal isolation on stage

Dent resistant spring steel grill

Specification

Transducer	VLM Type B , Dynamic
Polar Pattern	Hypercardioid
Frequency Response	48 Hz - 19 kHz
Maximum Input Sound Level	not specified by manufacturer
Power Requirements	None Dynamic, Requires No Phantom or Battery Power
Output Jitter	200 Ohms
Output Connectors	XLR-3M Type
Dimensions	6.78 x 1.88" (172.2 x 47.8mm)
Weight	10.8 oz. (307 g)

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02/18/2012 - I love the sound I get from this mic. It reproduces your vocals exactly. It does not cloud the sound of your voice. I let a friend use this mic the other night and it caught the highs in his voice like no other mic he has ever used. I told him I didn't think I was going to let him use it again. It made him sound too good.

Rating:

[5 of 5 Stars]

-- Michael Hunt

10/21/2011 - I haven't used a lot of different microphones. Just an Audix OM-5 and a Shure sm58. The sm58 is very popular and considered the industry standard for live microphones but every time I've compared them in a live setting the Audix OM-5 produces a noticable better vocal sound. The sm58 was demoted to miking the guitar amplifier a long time ago. No need to plan on replacing this item because I would just buy another one (maybe I'd consider the OM-6 or OM-7). This microphone has been a trusty companion. I've never regretted buying it and never considered replacing it. There aren't too many pieces of equipment I can say that about.

Rating:

[4 of 5 Stars]

-- Paul Joseph

02/08/2011 - The reliability of this microphone is wretched. I thought it felt more solid than several mics I've used in the past, but was utterly wrong. This mic broke first when it rolled off an end table. The capsule fell loose from the mount. I got it repaired for free, and I thought the problems were over. I was wrong. It has since broke two more times, and this last time, I'm just going to say screw it. I've not thrown this mic or intentionally beat it on the floor or any such thing, it has simply fallen accidentally from heights not more than 3 feet at a time, which I would say is normal for a mic, accidents happen in the real world onstage. If you plan on taking this mic out of the case and actually using it, be VERY careful. It'll sound great, certainly, just as long as it doesn't hit the floor. The sound still gets a 10, but the reliability is an utterly crappy 2 and a half.

Rating:

[2 of 5 Stars]

-- Zach

11/24/2010 - The Audix OM5's are dynamic mics with a very tight cardoid pattern. I started using OM5's when I upgraded my church's sound system. I needed to clean up the mix with the choir. We had a shoutin' choir and the soloists were standing next to the choir , or sometimes in it. Feedback was a problem with less experienced mixers. We switched out borads first, mackie 24.4 to a A&H 2200. The preamps on the 220 cleaned up the the sound a bit and eq allowed us to dial out stuff, but when we added the OM5's WOW. The pastor, minister of music and even the deacons notice a change. The OM5's made the biggest change on the female soloists, the male soloist didn't have as drastic a change. No more of the proxity thing... and that took some getting used to for them. I host and open mic an use the OM5 for my mic. I've found them to be just as battle worthy as the 58's(which I still keep on hand, and even sometimes use). I tried the OM7, but the OM5 is just a bit more flexible. It isn't for everything, and your vocalist need to stay in the pattern, unless they have very strong voices. Also, make sure you have really good preamps on your board, as you'll need to use more gain with the OM5 and the OM7's.

Rating:

[4 of 5 Stars]

-- erik

10/19/2010 - This Mic is perfect for me. I have had it for a few years now. You have to stay right on it - its not as workable as a 58. But you get used to that. And its a small price to pay for that amount that it doesn't feedback. This mic works very well for my tenor voice. I was having problems hearing myself live on the 58s that clubs always have. When I talked to someone about pitch problems I was having, they told me I had fine pitch, and asked what I was singing into. I said clubs always have 58s. They told me "58s are good for 2 things, low male voices and pounding nails into the stage." I sang scales in to every mic at the store, and this one just really lit up for my voice. It seems to have a bit of a boost in the high mids, which really helps my voice cut through the monitors over the rest of the guitars and drum stuff. I don't have pitch problems anymore because of this mic. I'd say its more than worth a try.

Rating:

[4 of 5 Stars]

-- Bret

08/05/2010 - This is one of the best dynamic mic's out there in my opinion. It has an extremely tight polor pattern so fadeing off the mic any will hurt your sound, which can be difficult when you sing and play an instrument. The payoff for this is amazing however, feedback is never a problem during gigs, assumeing you know how to run a board and an eq. I've used akg mics before, and i've run sound for a band useing sure mics before. Akg would be the only replacement for audix mics in my opinion, sure doesn't live up to the fame it has. My favorite part of this mic is the feedback control, you can crank the moniters if you need to. This wouldn't be my first choice for micing a choir, or any large group of singers, because it doesn't pick up a wide range of sounds, but that makes it perfect for playing with a band, especially if cranked guitars and drums are behind you.

Rating:

[5 of 5 Stars]

-- CHARLES CALDWELL

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