What does the DPA DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit include?

What does the DPA DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit include?

This complete microphone kit is specifically designed to give audio engineers complete control over the sound and provide a natural and precise reproduction of the entire drum kit.

The DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit includes the following mics and accessories:

Microphones

1 x 2012 Cardioid Microphone
2 x 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone (Stereo Pair)
1 x 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
3 x 4099 Core Instrument Microphone, Extreme SPL

Accessories

3 x MicroDot Cable (CM2218B00)
3 x Drum Microphone Clip (DC4099)
3 x Adapter for MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (DAD6001)

Features of the DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit

By starting with the clear, true sound of the entire kit, the engineer has the best starting point to shape the sound wanted for the situation. These mics guarantee a natural and precise sound reproduction of the entire kit. The specific mic placements prevent artefacts, bleed and other shadowing effects.

• Natural and precise sound reproduction of the entire kit

• A clean slate to convey the wanted “mood” to the audience

• Specific mic placements prevent artefacts, bleed and other shadowing effects

• Picks up the sound like the drummer hears his kit, thus no or minimum EQ is needed

The 4099 Instrument Mics

The 4099 perfectly captures the booming sounds of drums and percussion instruments. The mic can be easily positioned to fit diverse types of drums and excel on the snare, toms and hi-hats. The flexible gooseneck can be positioned at different angles to allow a variety of sound nuances. The mic is elegant, lightweight, unobtrusive and designed to stay out of the way during performance.

• Handles high SPLs

• Superior gain-before-feedback

• Flexible and easy mounting

• Robust and durable