DPA Microphones DDK4002 Drum Microphone Kit

Sound engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a workhorse microphone to capture precise, natural sound from a wide range of instruments will be delighted by the 2012 from DPA, a cardioid condenser mic that's built to survive the rigors of live stage performances, day after day. Designed to be placed close to instruments, the mic can handle peak SPLs up to 156 dB while the smooth, uniform cardioid polar pattern offers a consistent response across the entire frequency range, helping to ensure sounds are accurately reproduced with precision and nuance.

The 2015 from DPA provides sound engineers, producers, and musicians with a versatile wide-cardioid condenser microphone well suited for use on a variety of instruments and built to withstand the rigors of live stage performances. With its ability to handle SPLs up to 147 dB, the mic can be placed close to instruments when needed or further away to capture more ambient sound. The smooth, uniform wide-cardioid polar pattern offers a consistent response across the entire frequency range, helping to ensure sounds are accurately reproduced with precision and nuance.

Capture the full, rich sound of your kick drum accurately with the 4055 Kick Drum Microphone from DPA. Unlike other bass drum mics that are tailored to emphasize certain frequencies for specific genres, the 4055 aims for a more linear response with only a subtle 6 dB boost in the 10 kHz range. This more sonically neutral approach captures the true sound of the drum, letting you add your own EQ, if necessary, to work within the context of your mix.

The package includes the UA0961 microphone holder, and the asymmetrical design makes it easy to place the mic inside or outside of the kick drum. Slide the mic into the bass drum for more attack or place it just outside the hole for maximum subs and bottom-end. The linear on- and off-axis response provide a round yet tight sound with extended low end and detailed mid and high frequencies. Robust housing protects the mic from even the most aggressive performers, while wind-damping foam behind the capsule protects the microphone element and keeps excess air noise in check.

The DPA 4099 CORE+ Instrument Microphone with Drum Clip(Extreme SPL) is designed to deliver uncompromising sound quality and unmatched versatility for close-miking a wide variety of instruments in both live and studio environments. The mic can handle SPLs up to 152 dB, allowing it to easily capture drums, percussion, and other very loud instruments. This discreet supercardioid condenser microphone captures the true character of each instrument with pristine clarity—even in extreme-SPL settings. This configuration includes a D-CLIP drum clip.

At the heart of the 4099 CORE+ is DPA's updated CORE+ technology, which provides a wider dynamic range and increased headroom. With a peak SPL handling of 152 dB before clipping, this Extreme SPL version (identified by a yellow marking on the gooseneck) easily manages very loud instruments and powerful drum strikes, ensuring a natural and distortion-free signal. The microphone's supercardioid polar pattern offers well-balanced isolation from surrounding instruments, enhanced by a new advanced shockmount and improved gooseneck design for exceptional rejection of vibration and handling noise.

Mount the 4099 CORE+ microphone onto most drums with the included D-CLIP Microphone Clip for Drum from DPA Microphones. Employing a proprietary G-MOUNT locking mechanism, the clip boasts a 90° adjustment system and can be paired with the optional XLR-MOUNT.

The integrated gooseneck mount (G-MOUNT) provides intuitive, one-handed operation and precise mic positioning. It enhances stability and isolation, streamlines the setup process, and ensures reliable performance under the pressures of live sound. A refined windscreen and low-reflective finish help maintain an unobtrusive visual profile, on camera or onstage.