Audix OM5 Dynamic Hypercardioid Microphone
With impressive 144 dB SPL handling and a tight hypercardioid pickup pattern, the Audix OM5 handheld mic delivers plenty of output while reducing feedback.
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Overall User Ratings (based on 35 ratings)
Submitted July 7, 2007 by a customer from verizon.net
"Excellent Microphone..."
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It works great with the Bose L1. That's all that I'm concerned about. No need to replace it with anything else.
Sound
I don't use the microphone, the other guy in the duo does. But the microphone does what it's supposed to do. I use a Bose L1 system and this microphone works well with the Bose without any feedback, etc. The vocalist likes the sound of his voice through it. Sounds just like his voice. No complaints.
Features
I'd have given it a 10 if it had a built-in on/off switch. But then again, since I don't actually use it...
Ease of Use
Plug it in...use it.
Quality
Quality looks to be first class.
Value
Since it does what it's supposed to do I think it is good value for the money spent.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know. Never had to deal with Audix support.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Folk/Blues/Ragtime (Acoustic Guitar Player)
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Submitted September 9, 2003 by a customer from autobody.net
"Audix OM5's work!"
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They work!
Sound
I bought a handful of Shure 58's at the salesman's recommendation and then began reading about the Audix line of mics. For live performances at high volume with floor wedges, the OM5 was suggested as a better choice than the OM6. The 7 series was not out at the time. I gambled and bought 3 of the OM-5's and have never pulled the 58's out of the case since. The OM-5's blow the 58's away. The mid range and presence is much more articulate, yet the low end sounds ballsy and full. But the best thing about these mics is how well they reduce feedback. You can enjoy much higher monitor volumes than with other mics.
Features
I think the way the OM-5 minimizes feedback is the best feature of all.
Quality
Seems to be built well. I take care of my stuff and have never had any mic fail me.
Value
Even though the OM-5's are a little more money than some of the competitor's products, they are well worth it.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't had a need to call but the web site and the printed documentation is more helpful than many other mic manufacturers.
The Wow Factor
I bought the OM-5's and was so pleased I bought Audix drum mics too. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy the same mics.
Musical Style:
Classic Rock
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Submitted August 26, 2017 by Ron G in St louis, MO
"Best mic I have ever used!!!"
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I have been playing out live since 1969 and still rock on the weekends in a classic rock band. I have used every mic out there from 58's, EV, AKG, Sennheiser, Blue and lots of others. Me and the other singer in the group both use Audix mics. They have superior sound reproduction, no feedback ever, no handling noise at all and they sound so much better than any of the 58's, regular or Beta. I use this Om5 and the other singer uses an Om3. He has a lot higher voice than me so the Om3 works better for him. I will not buy any other mic ever again and the other singer is only 30 yrs old and he swears this is the only brand mic he will ever own as well. Great job Audix and zZounds.
Musical Background:
Been playing for 48 yrs and still rockin the weekends!
Musical Style:
Classic Rock and Southern Rock
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Submitted January 29, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"This is a awsome mic"
Sound
This is awsome no feed back all the sound it performs
Features
I would perfer a hard case but what do you expect for the price
Quality
its solid
Value
I think I have said what I think
Manufacturer Support
I have never had to contact them there like matag waiting for some one to call
Musical Background:
Active
Musical Style:
expermental rock
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Submitted April 23, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com
"you will have to have the confidence to stand out from the crowd to buy one..but you may well find it will give you the "edge" t"
Always buying other microphones to test..fortunatly i can affort to do so..but these microphones are the standard to which ANY other would have to attain
Sound
The SM58 is dead long live the king..with so many fake shure 58s around and having been a victim of the scam..i tried a OM5 and i now have a OM7 as well..
the shure is 30 year old technology..the OM5 OM7 are american built each has a serial number..the price is right and they are FANTASTIC
i am a english buyer/user and they are not easy to find in the uk..i would not use a shure again
Features
excellent simple build quality
Ease of Use
what can you say ? relearn close proximity with the 7 just USE the 5
Quality
THE BEST
Value
would be happy to have paid full retail OM7 sells for 175 pounds in uk (approx $350)
Manufacturer Support
N/A do not forsee having to use any support
The Wow Factor
N/A
Musical Background:
producer..publisher
Musical Style:
any
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Submitted May 3, 2011
Audix OM5 Dynamic Mic Customer Review
Sound
these mics are famous for a reason. had mine for at least 7 years maybe 10. it always sounds great. has been thru many drops and other abuse but always works great. had many good comments from other guest vocalist as well. what goes in comes out. no coloration. no feedback.
Musical Background:
vocalist/sound engineer
Musical Style:
all
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Submitted September 25, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com
"Owning one of these mics makes you run faster... wait. No. But singing with this mic will convince you that for vocals/ lead or"
Sound
This mic is great! Have used the shure58 in the past, but a friend raved about this mic, so I gave it a try...
I am really impressed!
Features
It's a mic. Plug it in, and go...
Ease of Use
This mic is amazing! Gone are my on-stage worries about feedback. And I can hear myself better than ever before- even over a big band...
This mic solved my performance issues so all I have to worry about is singing... which isn't a worry any more!
Quality
Sturdy. Solid. I would confidently recommend this product to anyone!
and, as the rep that bought it explained to me, the people at Audix really stand behind their products... If some meathead dropped your (audix) mic into a pitcher of beer, they will replace the "innards" for a reasonable fee.
As for the casing, it's heavy and strong. I don't have any doubt that this mic will last a long time, and now that I have one, I will be back for more!
Did I mention it's made in Oregon? Small company? US of A? I know that Shure now makes it's mics outside the US... can't help but wonder how that affects the quality.
Go with Audix, I say!
Value
Yes!
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it. Which is what it's all about, really.
The Wow Factor
Bonnie Rait and Willie Nelson own one...
Musical Background:
Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording "Noob"
Musical Style:
Alt-country/ folk/ Americana
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Submitted January 13, 2004
"Forget the SM58 and get the OM-5"
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.
Sound
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.
Features
It plugs in, sounds great, and has low feedback response. What else are you expecting to find in a microphone?
Quality
Mines been pretty beat up over the last few years. Hasn't affected the performance at all.
Value
More expensive than my Shure sm58 but it was worth every penny. An extra fifty bucks isn't much for some you will still be using years down the road.
Manufacturer Support
Don't really know because I've never needed support from the company. That rates a 10 in my book.
The Wow Factor
Looks good. Rugged black steel construction.
Musical Style:
Alternative Country
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