Audix DPQUAD, DRUM KIT, PKG OF 4, 1-I5 1-D6, 2-ADX51 W, NEW! 4-piece Drum Microphone Package

Audix DPQUAD, DRUM KIT, PKG OF 4, 1-I5 1-D6, 2-ADX51 W, NEW! 4-piece Drum Microphone Package

The Audix DPQUAD pack is consisted fo four drum microphones that is grouped together to microphone a full drum kit. This arrangement employs a left overhead microphone to cover hi-hat, cymbals and rack toms, and a right overhead microphone to capture the floor tom and ride cymbals. The Audix DPQUAD has individual snare and kick microphones that is complete the essential punch needed for a good drum mix. All Audix DPQUAD microphones, clips and accessories are packed in a durable aluminum case.

Close Miking: The D6 for kick drum and the i5 for snare are considered musthaves for every drummer. The kick and snare are considered the core of any drum kit and the foundation for every groove. Close miking insures that they will be captured in the mix. If either the kick or the snare is unable to be heard, there is simply no foundation. Being high SPL dynamic microphones, the D6 and i5 excel at “close miking”. This miking technique is required in order to capture the attack and percussive sound of the drum. Also, by having the mic close to the source of the sound, it helps to isolate and control the sound of each drum.

Overhead (ambient) Miking: Supporting the idea that “less is more”, there are many engineers who will use just two overhead mics to capture the natural sound of the complete drum kit. With two overhead mics, positioned correctly, it is absolutely true that you can capture the transients, tonality and balance of the kit in a completely phase-coherent manner. The ADX51, which is a pre-polarized condenser microphone with a 14mm gold sputtered diaphragm, is designed with overhead applications in mind. Due to its cardioid pickup pattern, high sensitivity and slim pencil design, the two ADX51 mics can be easily positioned overhead to provide a nice stereo image of the entire drum kit.

The Blend: With contemporary music and the volumes typically generated on stage, it is more practical and effective to create a blended effect of close miking and overhead miking – the exact intent of the DPQUAD. The D6 will help provide the earthshaking lows and the attack of the kick; the i5 will reinforce the depth and crack of the snare; the overheads will pick up the high-hat, tom fills, cymbals and the ambiance of the entire kit. With the DPQUAD, drums will maintain their sound integrity and critical presence, regardless of the size of the room and PA system.

Audix DPQUAD Product Features

• 4-Piece Drum Microphone Package
• Combines Dynamic and Consender Mics
• Includes D6 Kick Drum Microphone
• Includes i5 Snare Drum Microphone

i5

Transducer: Dynamic VLM Type B

Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 16 kHz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid 

Output Impedance: 150 ohms

Sensitivity: 1.5 mV / Pa @ 1k

Maximum SPL: ≥140 dB

Off-axis rejection: ≥23 dB

Power Requirements: None

Materials / Finish: Die Cast Zinc Alloy/ Black E-coat

Weight: 250 g / 8.8 oz

D6

Transducer: Dynamic VLM Type E

Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Output Impedance: 280 ohms

Sensitivity: .8mV / Pa @ 80 Hz

Maximum SPL: ≥144 dB

Off-axis rejection: >20 dB

Power Requirements: None

Materials / Finish: Machined Aluminum / Black E-coat

Weight: 255 g / 9 oz

ADX51

Transducer: Condenser

Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 18 kHz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Output Impedance: 100 ohms

Sensitivity: 17 mV / Pa @ 1k

Maximum SPL: ≥132 dB

Off-axis rejection: ≥15 dB

Power Requirements: 9 - 52V phantom

Materials / Finish: Machined Brass / Black E-coat

Weight: 150 g / 5.3 oz