Audix VX5 Handheld Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

Get them while you can. Natural/transparent and a good feedback fighter. Fans of the Senny e935 will probably like this a lot. I thought that the Audix OM5 was great, and it is, but when I heard this mic I was blown away. It really is one of those best kept secrets (hint- so is a Miktek PM9 if condensers scare you)... Audix really never gave this mic the PR it deserves. I don't know if anyone has ever ponied up for a Audix VX10, or even heard of them, but I'd love to get my hands on one. Totally worth it. db cut and bass roll-off are things the mixer does and I guess I'd prefer they not be in the mic but they are there if you want them. Personally I'll never touch the switches. On the plus side they are recessed so there is no way you'll change the settings accidentally. The one somewhat odd thing is that the shape of Audix mics is unique and some mic clips don't work well and the Audix brand ones work best, of course. Made up the road in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA baby!

Great hand held design. Our sound tech is upgrading us to condensor mics for stage use. He prefers AUDIX over the Beta 87A. We will be in soundcheck, shake out mode this week so we will see what happens! TY

I was told that the Beta 87a was the best microphone after the the KSM9 Shure mic, but after comparing them, I was sold for the VX-5. I saw that it adds more crisp and more power to the high end and it gave me that clarity that I was looking for. We have an beta 87a for our Pastor, but I always like to stick to the VX-5. I would recommend the VX-5 over any dynamic or condencer microphone, except the KSM9. I am waiting for the wireless version of this. It has a -10 dB pad and a bass roll off that is perfect for the loud stage or the loud singer (I'm guilty!). It is lightweight and it truly cuts through the mix, I love this mic!

I love this mic (Audix vx5), it cuts through the mix. My sound guy loves how natural it sounds. I've been using a Shure beta58 for the past 10 years (good mic). We have started recording live and I knew I needed a condenser mic to sit right in the mix. After trying a few other mic's, I tried the Audix; the warmth and presence was awesome for my voice. We use IEM's and I could tell right away it just sounded amazing to me. Plus it didn't break my budget.

I sing in a folk/rock band and was looking for a new mic about 7 months ago. Previously I had used some sm-57's and 58's as well as a few AKG mic's (all cardioid). I went to a local guitar center and compared a Shure Beta 87a to the Audix VX5. I was sold by the anti-pop features and the crisp articulation that I was able to hear with the Audix. It was clear, yet kept the warm smooth condenser sound in my voice. After using this mic for 7 months I must say that I have no regrets. Frankly, I am grateful that I went with Audix and not the Shure powerhouse. I have played in some loud settings and not once has feedback been an issue. Overall this mic gets 10s across the board.

Wow. I have to admit that I was skeptical about deploying a condensor on stage with my band (heavy pop/rock/blues)...obviously the Audix engineers have done some great things in their lineup (the I5, which also have, smokes an SM57 for the "swiss army mic" honors...the D6 is the finest kick drum mic for those "in the know"...the OM5/OM7 are tremendous live dynamics for high volume applications)...and now the VX5 (the little brother to the high end VX10) has officially blow me away, too. I have used a Beta 58 for at least 10 years now and was pretty pleased with it...but since I am singing more in the band...I wanted to see if there was something better out there...so I " A / B'ed" the Beta 87, Beta 58, OM-7, EV-967 and the VX-5. The VX5 was easily the most balanced sounding, delivered with the most detail and clarity, the highest volume....well, you get the idea. I know that sound is very subjective, so all I would say in closing is...don't buy on reputation (Audis is a relatively unknown company compared to Shure, Neumann, EV, etc). Listen for yourself with truly open ears...you might be surprised...I sure was...I was determined to buy the Beta 87 (I had already made up my mind)...but my ears decided otherwise. Bravo, Audix...I am your biggest fan. Now if she will just hold up for 10 years like my Beta 58 (which I gave to my keyboard player to use). Rock on...