Audix - D2

The D2 is a compact dynamic instrument microphone. Part of Audix’ D-series, it has a scooped-mids EQ curve, with a larger low-frequency boost than the D4.
Audix presents the mic as suitable for drums, percussion, and brass instruments.
Like the other D-series Audix dynamics, the D2 has a good reputation online, especially for tom applications. Gearslutz members compare it favorably to the Sennheiser MD421.
The D2 case is identical in size and shape to the D1 and D4. All are milled from a solid block of aluminum and finished in black. The D2 can be distinguished from the other models by the logo stamped on the mic, and by the color of the fine-mesh blast screen inside the black grille; on the D2, the inner screen is black.
?The headgrille can be easily removed. Visually, the dynamic capsules of the D1, D2 and D4 are all but identical, and measure approximately 22mm in diameter (inside the capsule housing). The only visible difference is the size of the vent holes around the base of the shaft.

Pickup Patterns : Hypercardioid (2.5 mV/Pa; 44 – 18,000 Hz) 
Impedance : 250 Ohms (Low)
SPL/Noise : Max SPL: 144 dB
Interface(s) : 3-pin XLR male (1)
Proprietary anti-feedback design
Durable scratch resistant spring steel grille
Black Hard-coat Finish
Isolates each instrument’s “sweet” spot
Gold plated contacts
VLM Totally low mass diphragm
Reduced phase shift
Superior transient response
Pouch & clip included
Application specific microphones
Individually tested & hand assembled
Highest levels of gain before feedback
Exceptional off-axis rejectionBuilt to last a lifetime